Category Archives: Economy

Room Sharing Standards Needed In Virginia

Posted on October 14, 2015 by matt ohern

The sharing economy has taken the world by storm—ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber have revolutionized transportation, food trucks make it possible to grab gourmet food on the go, and room sharing platforms, like Airbnb and HomeAway, give travelers affordable traveling options. Room … Continue reading →

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Our Economy Is Still In Recovery Mode

Posted on September 2, 2015 by matt ohern

Federal spending is back on the upswing and that may provide part of the explanation for Virginia’s uptick in employment growth. President Obama’s budget shows a 7 percent increase in spending in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30 compared … Continue reading →

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Student Debt and the Decline of New Business Formation

Posted on September 2, 2015 by matt ohern

Many are the ways in which burgeoning student debt — $1.2 trillion and rising — cripple the economy. On the Bacons Rebellion Blog we’ve discussed how debt delays family formation, housing purchases and consumer spending. Recent research from the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Tax Reform and Job Creation Go Hand in Hand

Posted on August 5, 2015 by matt ohern

I recently sat through two days of state candidates discussing top issues facing Virginia with several dozen business leaders interested in public policy. These discussions made it clear that our economy needs a significant boost and that our tax code … Continue reading →

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How Hard and Effectively do Americans Work?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by matt ohern

Jeb Bush recently ignited a political firestorm by making the following comments about economic growth and work: “My aspiration for the country—and I believe we can achieve it—is 4% growth as far as the eye can see. Which means we have to … Continue reading →

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