Friday, November 11, 2011
NYTimes: To Save Our Economy, Ditch Taiwan
President Obama should negotiate with China to write off American debt in exchange for an end to America's defense arrangement with Taiwan.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
NYTimes: More Churn in Job Market Is Hopeful Sign
The number of people leaving or receiving jobs picked up in September, the Labor Department reported, a sign that that the labor market may be regaining its health.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
NYTimes: Can the Fed Stimulate Growth or Only Inflation?
With the risk of inflation as low as it's been in a half century, the Federal Reserve must do whatever it can to stimulate job growth, an economist writes.
NYTimes: High Bank Fees Give Wal-Mart a Money Aisle
Fed up with banks, many consumers now use Wal-Mart to cash their paychecks, pay bills or buy a prepaid debit card — all at significantly lower costs.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
NYTimes: To Fix Housing, See the Data
One expert's data-driven approach to the housing crisis makes it clear that mortgage modifications that reduce principal is the only thing that will work.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
NYTimes: Report Shows Gain in Jobs but Growth Still Sluggish
The unemployment rate dipped to 9 percent but the improvement, which was slightly less than what economists had expected, was seen as mediocre.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
NYTimes: Can Anyone Really Create Jobs?
The answer is no. And that goes for presidential candidates too.
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