Editorial: 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.
Economics Archives
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.
Is the Real Estate Market a House of Cards?
In 2005, prices for homes climbed to dizzying new heights. Does this trend in prices represent a bubble? Will the bubble burst? Are these higher prices sustainable? What will be the economic impact?
Attempting to Control Health Care Costs – Again
Consider the pros and cons of the Consumer Driven Health Plan or the Health Savings Account before deciding if they are viable cost-containment methods.
The Crude Facts About the Price of Oil
Energy prices are a continuing concern to world economies. If oil prices do continue to increase, the rate of recovery of world economies may be slowed.
The Twin Deficits
Ballooning U.S. deficits present real challenges for the U.S. and world economies. Management of debt costs and hedging against currency risk will be imperative.
The Dollar vs. the Euro
When currency exchange rates change, knowing how a weaker American dollar is likely to affect your business may save some critical mistakes.
Inflation to Deflation and Back?
Deflation has become a hot topic for the first time since the 1930s when the economies of the world faced global deflation.
Facing Up to the Possibility of Deflation
Managers must prepare practical, relevant business plans and strategic initiatives to deal with falling prices in the U.S. economy if they occur.
