Category Archives: Economy

Manufacturing Boom Depends On Affordable, Reliable Electricity

Posted on October 30, 2014 by matt ohern

A year or so ago, few would have predicted the manufacturing expansion we are seeing here in Virginia. After years of seeing jobs and indeed entire manufacturing industries move offshore, we are thrilled to hear of new operations happening right … Continue reading →

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The State's Economy Is Still Sluggish

Posted on October 15, 2014 by matt ohern

By the appearance started to take shape in many stores in malls and shopping centers, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – the time of year that represents about 20 percent of the retail industry’s total sales. And … Continue reading →

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When the Gender Gap Meets the Racial Gap

Posted on September 3, 2014 by matt ohern

When remarking upon disparities in educational outcomes, most pundits focus on the racial/ethnic gap between Asians and whites on the one hand and blacks and Hispanics on the other. That’s no surprise, given the distressing size of the gap and the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Level Income Jobs Not Increasing

Posted on September 3, 2014 by matt ohern

A lot has been made about the hollowing out of America, also called “job polarization” by economists. It happened during the recession when the employment in mid-wage occupations declined by a larger number than lower-wage or higher-wage occupations dropped. Since … Continue reading →

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"The Economy of the Past Is Over.” But What Comes Next?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by matt ohern

So, Virginia faces a $2.4 billion projected budget shortfall, which Governor Terry McAuliffe blames largely on defense funding cuts mandated by sequestration. Surprise, surprise. We’ve seen this train wreck coming for years. Some have seen it more clearly and shouted … Continue reading →

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