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An Economy Grows on R&D

Businesses and nations that spend more on research and development grow at a faster pace, according to many studies. More than half of all R&D expenses on average are attributable to labor, according to an analysis of countries that belong … Continue reading

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An Economy Grows on R&D

Businesses and nations that spend more on research and development grow at a faster pace, according to many studies. More than half of all R&D expenses on average are attributable to labor, according to an analysis of countries that belong … Continue reading

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A Growing Economy Needs Regional Bank De-Regulation

Following the shock of the recent Great Recession, Congress took actions to “save us” from such future threats. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act were supposed to prevent another recession by imposing greater regulations on our banks. … Continue reading

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Tax Cuts Likely to Lead to Records for Recovery

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that this expansion is already more than 8 years long–only 18 months short of the record 120-month expansion that occurred from March 1991 to March 2001. A few analysts are concerned about a recession occurring … Continue reading

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Fewer Young People, More Geezers Working These Days

The percentage of young people (ages 16 to 25) participating in Virginia’s workforce has been sliding over the past 15 years, while the percentage of old-timers (65 years or older) in the workforce has been increasing. The percentage change of … Continue reading

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