Peter C. Earle
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Gains Marginally in December 2024
The price of energy, entertainment, and rent continued to rise. Food prices were down slightly following November’s increase. Signs point to stabilization.
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NY Will Raise Minimum Wage and Rate of Business Exodus
Albany lawmakers want to raise the wage floor again, and index it to inflation. The state’s constant interventions will destroy jobs and perhaps whole businesses.
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AIER Year-End Holiday Index 2024
Your holiday costs grew 19 percent in the past 5 years, mostly due to COVID-era monetary policy. Scaling back spending? You’re not alone.
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Business Conditions Monthly October 2024
A cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025 is tempered by risks of serious disruption: tariffs, faltering disinflation, fiscal disputes, and stratospheric equity valuations.
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Tariffs as a Substitute for Income Taxes? An Economic Reality Check
Tariffs undermine economic growth and anger our trading partners. And they could only fund a fraction of federal spending.
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Shows Continued Disinflation in November 2024
New data suggest that, despite hurdles, inflation is still on track toward the 2-percent level.
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Reform, Not Revenge, Is the Path to a Freer, Fairer Healthcare Market
Before you cheer the violent homicide of a perceived villain, understand what’s driving high costs and claim rejection.
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Bitcoin Bests $100,000
After 16 years and many milestones, Bitcoin’s supporters and proponents can regard their patience and insight as having been vindicated.
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The Commercial Mortgage Crisis Deepens
An increasing number of commercial properties are in financial distress and running out of options for refinancing relief.
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AIER Thanksgiving Cost Index 2024
Giving thanks in the traditional American way is mindful, salutary, and increasingly expensive.
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Gains Marginally in December 2024
The price of energy, entertainment, and rent continued to rise. Food prices were down slightly following November’s increase. Signs point to stabilization.
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•
NY Will Raise Minimum Wage and Rate of Business Exodus
Albany lawmakers want to raise the wage floor again, and index it to inflation. The state’s constant interventions will destroy jobs and perhaps whole businesses.
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•
AIER Year-End Holiday Index 2024
Your holiday costs grew 19 percent in the past 5 years, mostly due to COVID-era monetary policy. Scaling back spending? You’re not alone.
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•
Business Conditions Monthly October 2024
A cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025 is tempered by risks of serious disruption: tariffs, faltering disinflation, fiscal disputes, and stratospheric equity valuations.
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•
Tariffs as a Substitute for Income Taxes? An Economic Reality Check
Tariffs undermine economic growth and anger our trading partners. And they could only fund a fraction of federal spending.
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•
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Shows Continued Disinflation in November 2024
New data suggest that, despite hurdles, inflation is still on track toward the 2-percent level.
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•
Reform, Not Revenge, Is the Path to a Freer, Fairer Healthcare Market
Before you cheer the violent homicide of a perceived villain, understand what’s driving high costs and claim rejection.
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•
Bitcoin Bests $100,000
After 16 years and many milestones, Bitcoin’s supporters and proponents can regard their patience and insight as having been vindicated.
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•
The Commercial Mortgage Crisis Deepens
An increasing number of commercial properties are in financial distress and running out of options for refinancing relief.
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•
AIER Thanksgiving Cost Index 2024
Giving thanks in the traditional American way is mindful, salutary, and increasingly expensive.