Labor Pains: The Recovery of the U.S. Labor Market is about to be Pushed Back
The labor market recovery is more uncertain than past rebounds because government deficit reduction programs will lead to layoffs and dampen future employment growth.
Economics Archives
A Consequence Analysis that Needs to be Shared
The Federal Reserve continues a tradition of sharing little information with practitioners, increasing uncertainty and further hindering economic growth.
Women, the Recession, and the Impending Economic Recovery
The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of the U.S. recession on women and to help readers gain useful knowledge about women’s role in the economy.
Offshoring May Slow Impending U.S. Economic Recovery
U.S. job outsourcing will increase unemployment during the recession, and the loss of these jobs will slow the coming of the eventual economic recovery.
Leveraging Opportunities in the Current Economic Climate
Business advice from Jeff Sprecher, who has been serving as the Chairman of the Board for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) since November 2002.
What’s Next LA: The Road to Economic Recovery
A video interview with Chris Thornberg, PhD, GBR Editorial Review Board Member, and principal of Beacon Economics, who offers an economic forecast for 2009.
Who are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Authors trace the history of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, their importance to the U.S. housing market, and the implications of their recent government takeover.
Crisis in America: A Nation at Risk
It appears that more than just the American economy is bordering on breakdown. It is far more significant that America its culture and spirit is in total crisis and bordering on collapse.
The End of the Beginning for the Global Credit Crisis
After years of easy credit, borrowers suddenly faced a new world. What happened? This article examines events up to this point and where one goes from here.
Update: The Price of Oil
What effect has a year of high oil prices had on the global economy? This article revisits the causes of high prices: supply, demand, speculation, and refinery capacity.
