Category Archives: Economy

A New Source for Qualified Employees

Posted on January 2, 2014 by matt ohern

Language used in the “immigration wars” has been rough. One American leader claimed that incoming immigrants were too stupid to learn English and represented a political threat to America, noting that the newcomers “will soon so outnumber us” that “even our Government will … Continue reading →

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The truth about Federal Spending

Posted on December 18, 2013 by matt ohern

Since the outset of the Great Recession, left-leaning public figures have insisted that temporary increases in government spending—especially on social welfare programs—would rapidly stimulate the economy. Yet, as detailed below, even though such spending quickly rose to record levels, the … Continue reading →

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High Paying Jobs Might Start With an “Hour of Code”

Posted on December 4, 2013 by matt ohern

Mention “computer science” to a large swath of people, and they’ll think of Sheldon and Leonard, the two science geek characters in TV’s Big Bang Theory. But nothing could be further from the truth. Rather than confined simply to information … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays for the Retailers?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by matt ohern

If you were out shopping this past Black Friday weekend, you probably noticed that the stores were packed. The holiday shopping season, traditionally considered to be between Thanksgiving and Christmas, is a key time for retailers because they can generate … Continue reading →

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Employment Numbers Send Mixed Signals

Posted on November 14, 2013 by matt ohern

The labor market has been sending mixed signals over the last few months regarding its strength. For instance, initial unemployment claims—typically a signal of the overall labor market—has been trending downward and is not far from a new 35-year low. … Continue reading →

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