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Commentary:  Economics

Consumers need protection, from the government

Oct 12, 2009 | Star Parker
700 of 1600 payday loan offices in Ohio have closed

Retiring boomers will not cause an asset bust

Sep 16, 2009 | Nicola Moore
The sheer number of baby boomers is often considered the driving force behind many future budgetary dilemmas, such as the affordability of Social Security and Medicare

Financial industry needs new oversight

Sep 15, 2009 | Michael Calhoun
Consumers account for nearly $7 out of every $10 spent in the economy

Financial regulation after Lehman's collapse

Sep 15, 2009 | David C. John
For decades before their takeover last year, the government-created Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae distorted the housing finance market -- ultimately, their business model distributed profits to shareholders while sharing losses with the taxpayer

China tire tariff an assault on free trade

Sep 12, 2009 | Derek Scissors, Ph.D.
It is now imperative for President Obama to present his vision of trade with China, one which is built on the principle of open trade, not stealth protectionism, narrow interests and punishing the poor

Health Care Reform: What is a small business?

Sep 7, 2009 | D. Mark Wilson
Policymakers need to know that the costs and benefits of an employer mandate will not be equally borne by firms and employees
"The Obama budget will mean higher energy costs for you and your family during these tough economic times...on top of the higher taxes and massive spending. During an editorial board with the San Francisco Chronicle earlier this year, Barack Obama gave us a preview of ..."
posted by Linus Stephens in Obama seeks higher energy prices
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