Category Archives: Jobs
Why Biden’s Good Economic News Hasn’t Helped Him Politically —…
Americans’ negative views about President Joe Biden’s stewardship of the economy may be the biggest challenge to his reelection. Despite…Continue reading
More Encouraging News on Inflation Means the Fed Should Pause…
The Biden administration has pulled off a remarkable two-step—at once, beating inflation while expanding employment. In both cases, policy decisions…Continue reading
C’mon, Democrats, Tout Your Economic Record: It’s a Very Good…
Drawing on the fact-free politics of Donald Trump, Republicans are selling the meme that Americans are much worse off economically…Continue reading
Who Was Hired and Who Was Fired during the Pandemic
COVID-19 unleashed an earthquake in American labor markets—and its aftershocks are still with us. In March-May 2020, 20.3 million people…Continue reading
Yes, Americans Are Better Off Under Biden
Ronald Reagan closed his presidential debate with Jimmy Carter in October 1980 urging Americans to ask if they were better…Continue reading
A Recession is Not Looming
The media’s view of the economy has turned dark. The Washington Post cautions its readers on “How to recession-proof your…Continue reading
Americans Should Celebrate the Best Jobs Market in Generations
Last Sunday on Meet the Press, James Carville offered Democrats good advice: “Quit being a whiny party and get out…Continue reading
Post-Pandemic, a Strong Expansion Needs Less Personal Saving or More…
For two generations, economists and other custodians of financial propriety have chastised Americans for not saving enough. Getting the public…Continue reading
$900 Billion in COVID Spending for Everyone Is Just What…
Both progressives and conservatives criticized the three major COVID-19 relief laws enacted over the last 12 months for giving away…Continue reading
Biden Opts for Growth and Equity While Republicans Whine
Congressional Republicans who eagerly supported massive increases in the budget deficit under Donald Trump have been quick to resuscitate their…Continue reading