Daily Economy News
-
•
A More Affordable Holiday Season
In the new edition of AIER’s Everyday Price Index, we discuss the prices for common holiday gifts like apparel, books, and personal-care products, which are all lower.
-
•
The Receding Risk of Recession
Economic conditions have improved, as our economic index rose to 67 in November, up from 58 in October, according to the new edition of Business Conditions Monthly, out today.
-
•
The Struggle to Save Money
I’ve discussed some reasons Americans spend more and save less than they should or even plan to. The implicit assumption in these discussions was that they had the option — in other words, that they had the resources to achieve some level of financial wellness. But as my upcoming brief in January shows, that only…
-
•
Economics Education: Planting the Seeds
I recently came across Fred Ende’s blog on the topic of his educational professional development resolutions for 2017. I like the analogy that he uses to describe the value of a professional-development follow-up process by stating that “regular water — reflection — and sunlight — coaching/support — are needed for the best growth” of a…
-
•
Budget Airlines Are Driving Competition For Everyone
United Airlines made headlines recently with its announced introduction of Basic Economy pricing – and mostly not in a good way. Most of the coverage has focused on the fact that this plan no longer includes complimentary carry-on baggage or choice of seating, with the baggage fee recently drawing the ire of Senator Chuck Schumer. …
-
•
Why Auto Sales Are Up
Increased sales of both cars and light trucks have been supported by improvements in both the labor market and financing conditions.
-
•
How Much Control Does the Fed Actually Have?
AIER Trustee Walker Todd recently took note of this provocative piece from George Selgin, which argues that the Federal Reserve Bank’s actions since the Great Recession have done little good to boost the economy.
-
•
AIER’s Bob Hughes Quoted in Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Leubsdorf included AIER Senior Research Fellow Bob Hughes in his roundup of economists and analysts reacting to Friday’s jobs report.
-
•
Late Autumn at AIER’s Campus in the Berkshires
I snapped these pictures of our scenic campus in the Berkshires just before our offices opened this morning.
-
•
How Will Small Business Fare Under Trump?
President-Elect Donald Trump rarely made specific mention of small businesses during the campaign. But many of the policies he promised to enact have the potential to effect small business, for better or for worse. Presidents are notorious for breaking campaign promises, but especially in the case of a winner with no track record in government,…
-
•
A More Affordable Holiday Season
In the new edition of AIER’s Everyday Price Index, we discuss the prices for common holiday gifts like apparel, books, and personal-care products, which are all lower.
-
•
The Receding Risk of Recession
Economic conditions have improved, as our economic index rose to 67 in November, up from 58 in October, according to the new edition of Business Conditions Monthly, out today.
-
•
The Struggle to Save Money
I’ve discussed some reasons Americans spend more and save less than they should or even plan to. The implicit assumption in these discussions was that they had the option — in other words, that they had the resources to achieve some level of financial wellness. But as my upcoming brief in January shows, that only…
-
•
Economics Education: Planting the Seeds
I recently came across Fred Ende’s blog on the topic of his educational professional development resolutions for 2017. I like the analogy that he uses to describe the value of a professional-development follow-up process by stating that “regular water — reflection — and sunlight — coaching/support — are needed for the best growth” of a…
-
•
Budget Airlines Are Driving Competition For Everyone
United Airlines made headlines recently with its announced introduction of Basic Economy pricing – and mostly not in a good way. Most of the coverage has focused on the fact that this plan no longer includes complimentary carry-on baggage or choice of seating, with the baggage fee recently drawing the ire of Senator Chuck Schumer. …
-
•
Why Auto Sales Are Up
Increased sales of both cars and light trucks have been supported by improvements in both the labor market and financing conditions.
-
•
How Much Control Does the Fed Actually Have?
AIER Trustee Walker Todd recently took note of this provocative piece from George Selgin, which argues that the Federal Reserve Bank’s actions since the Great Recession have done little good to boost the economy.
-
•
AIER’s Bob Hughes Quoted in Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Leubsdorf included AIER Senior Research Fellow Bob Hughes in his roundup of economists and analysts reacting to Friday’s jobs report.
-
•
Late Autumn at AIER’s Campus in the Berkshires
I snapped these pictures of our scenic campus in the Berkshires just before our offices opened this morning.
-
•
How Will Small Business Fare Under Trump?
President-Elect Donald Trump rarely made specific mention of small businesses during the campaign. But many of the policies he promised to enact have the potential to effect small business, for better or for worse. Presidents are notorious for breaking campaign promises, but especially in the case of a winner with no track record in government,…