Category Archives: Economy

Challenging Challenges

Posted on December 16, 2009 by matt ohern

Bob McDonnell may have won a landslide victory in his bid for the Virginia governor’s mansion, but by sometime early next year, he may well begin to wish things had turned out differently as he is inheriting arguably the worst budget crisis in living memory. Continue reading →

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Two Economists Diverged in a Yellow Wood

Posted on October 28, 2009 by matt ohern

There’s an old line: For every economist, there exists an equal and opposite economist, well Ms. Chmura finds her opposite in Dr. James F. Tucker, who provides his take on the current economic climate. Continue reading →

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Public Options Are Ill Conceived

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

Whether it is golf courses, miniature golf, water parks—or newspapers or health insurance—government should leave commercial activities to the private sector. Continue reading →

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Unemployment Numbers Highlight Shifting Job Skill Needs

Posted on August 11, 2009 by matt ohern

Based on the current mix of industries in Virginia, for example, about half of the jobs in Virginia require only short- or moderate-term on-the-job training that may include an additional certification along with a high school degree. Continue reading →

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Preferring Market Failure

Posted on August 11, 2009 by matt ohern

Virginia earned the top spot in CNBC’s 2009 list of Top States for Business largely because of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to preserving an environment where free enterprise can thrive. Despite, a perhaps shaken faith, we need to maintain that commitment. Continue reading →

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