Category Archives: Economic Development

A DARPA for Economic Development

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

Given today’s economy, perhaps it’s time that we look into reinventing this country’s economic development model to create a more sustainable future using tools like the model provided by DARPA. Continue reading →

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A Competitive Government

Posted on July 14, 2009 by matt ohern

With private markets staying timid, the public sector needs to take charge in pulling us out of this recession. However, for success to be achieved, the government’s incentive structure must be realigned to more closely mimic the private sector. Continue reading →

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The Centrality of Growth

Posted on April 28, 2009 by matt ohern

We can focus on economic development all we want, but if our policies don’t grow the size of the economic pie it will all come for naught. We need to make sure stimulus money doesn’t distort markets and instead promotes the growth of our economy. Continue reading →

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It’s the Growth, Not the Deficit

Posted on March 31, 2009 by matt ohern

While the 2010 Fiscal Year may have resulted in a record deficit, it’s the startling increase in the growth and scale of government that should really get your attention. Continue reading →

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This Holiday Means Help for the Economy

Posted on January 18, 2009 by matt ohern

America’s small businesses are hurting. Here’s how we can help them get back on their feet. Continue reading →

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