Daily Economy
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If Trump Were Serious About Making America Great Again, He Would Have Done This
“If Trump is serious about making America Great Again, he will, on his way out, do the right thing and make sure Santa Claus never threatens our airspace or our borders ever again.” ~ Art Carden
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Existing-Home Sales Rise to the Highest Level in More Than A Decade
“Existing-home sales rose again in October, making housing a bright spot for the economy, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly as New Restrictions Emerged
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly in the latest week, the first increase since October 10. Renewed government restrictions pose a threat to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Irish Scientists and Doctors Inveigh Against Lockdowns
“The White Paper recommends four overarching strategies consistent with the 2019 WHO and Irish pandemic guidelines, including the removal of lockdowns and a focused protection of the vulnerable. Overall, this paper is an impressive study on lockdowns and presents a mountain of evidence that demonstrates lockdowns are not only ineffective but harmful to people and…
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Single-Family Home Constructions Stays Strong in October
“Single-family housing continues to be one of the strongest areas of the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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Getting Covid Is Not a Crime
“As states begin to lock down/lock up again, our choice remains clear: one simple, tried and true rule that respects individual rights and liberties, or myriads of oppressive rules that work at cross purposes and are certain to be mocked now and in the future.” ~ Robert E. Wright
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Cost of Lockdowns: A Preliminary Report
“In the debate over coronavirus policy, there has been far too little focus on the costs of lockdowns. It’s very common for the proponents of these interventions to write articles and large studies without even mentioning the downsides.” ~ AIER Staff
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Industrial Output Posted A Solid Gain in October
“A manufacturing rebound continued in October, but reinstated government restrictions could delay the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Americans are Finally Growing Weary of Lockdowns
“In 2020, Americans discovered that governments were capable of impositions on private and commercial life that are without precedent. The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislatures, and the courts did not protect us. The fight for a restoration of normal life will come down to public opinion, and that in turn will happen once…
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Retail Spending Hits A Record in October but Breadth Narrows
“Retail sales hit another record high in October, but recent developments regarding Covid-19 and reactionary government policies remain significant risks to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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If Trump Were Serious About Making America Great Again, He Would Have Done This
“If Trump is serious about making America Great Again, he will, on his way out, do the right thing and make sure Santa Claus never threatens our airspace or our borders ever again.” ~ Art Carden
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Existing-Home Sales Rise to the Highest Level in More Than A Decade
“Existing-home sales rose again in October, making housing a bright spot for the economy, but the outlook remains highly uncertain.” – Robert Hughes
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rose Slightly as New Restrictions Emerged
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly in the latest week, the first increase since October 10. Renewed government restrictions pose a threat to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Irish Scientists and Doctors Inveigh Against Lockdowns
“The White Paper recommends four overarching strategies consistent with the 2019 WHO and Irish pandemic guidelines, including the removal of lockdowns and a focused protection of the vulnerable. Overall, this paper is an impressive study on lockdowns and presents a mountain of evidence that demonstrates lockdowns are not only ineffective but harmful to people and…
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Single-Family Home Constructions Stays Strong in October
“Single-family housing continues to be one of the strongest areas of the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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Getting Covid Is Not a Crime
“As states begin to lock down/lock up again, our choice remains clear: one simple, tried and true rule that respects individual rights and liberties, or myriads of oppressive rules that work at cross purposes and are certain to be mocked now and in the future.” ~ Robert E. Wright
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•
Cost of Lockdowns: A Preliminary Report
“In the debate over coronavirus policy, there has been far too little focus on the costs of lockdowns. It’s very common for the proponents of these interventions to write articles and large studies without even mentioning the downsides.” ~ AIER Staff
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•
Industrial Output Posted A Solid Gain in October
“A manufacturing rebound continued in October, but reinstated government restrictions could delay the economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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•
Americans are Finally Growing Weary of Lockdowns
“In 2020, Americans discovered that governments were capable of impositions on private and commercial life that are without precedent. The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislatures, and the courts did not protect us. The fight for a restoration of normal life will come down to public opinion, and that in turn will happen once…
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Retail Spending Hits A Record in October but Breadth Narrows
“Retail sales hit another record high in October, but recent developments regarding Covid-19 and reactionary government policies remain significant risks to economic recovery.” – Robert Hughes