Daily Economy
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AIER Summer Fellowship Starts
Today marks the beginning of the seventieth Summer Fellowship Program at the American Institute for Economic Research.
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Small Business Judo: Using Size to Your Advantage
The common narrative about small business usually goes in one of two directions. First, many predict doom for “mom and pop” firms in America, arguing small businesses must be protected from giants like Walmart, who can charge lower prices. The second narrative focuses on the benefits these businesses bring to our economy and communities, stressing…
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After a Rough Patch, Some Smoother Sailing
We’ve seen data this week that shows positive signs for the consumer, which is a vital barometer of the economy’s health. That outweighed some mixed data from the manufacturing sector.
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Fed: A Rate Increase May Not Happen Any Time Soon
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, consistent with public expectation after the disappointing May jobs report.
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Contemporary Economics in the Berkshires
The American Institute for Economic Research announces its 2016 Summer Speaker Series, held each year at its scenic campus in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The series features members of AIER’s expert research staff discussing key contemporary economic issues confronting many Americans
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Americans Are Worth More, and Saving More Money
We are seeing two additional indications that are positive signs for the economy. First, household balance sheets are improving.
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Economic Outlook Brightens
AIER’s Leading Indicators model rebounded in May to the neutral level of 50, following two months at 38, which had indicated a somewhat higher risk of recession.
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The Value of an AIER Academic Year Internship
AIER’s 2015-2016 academic year internship program benefitted 13 students . Today, I would like to highlight three of them.
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Help (Still) Wanted, Despite Weak Jobs Report
Shock and disappointment from the weak May jobs report lingers, but data today from the Bureau of Labor statistics offsets a bit of the uneasiness.
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The Math That Hurts Active Investors
Investors have to choose between funds that are actively managed and those that are passively managed. Active management involves selecting individual stocks or timing the market just right, in an attempt to do better than everyone else. An active mutual fund manager might analyze all of the stocks in the S&P 500 and pick the…
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AIER Summer Fellowship Starts
Today marks the beginning of the seventieth Summer Fellowship Program at the American Institute for Economic Research.
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•
Small Business Judo: Using Size to Your Advantage
The common narrative about small business usually goes in one of two directions. First, many predict doom for “mom and pop” firms in America, arguing small businesses must be protected from giants like Walmart, who can charge lower prices. The second narrative focuses on the benefits these businesses bring to our economy and communities, stressing…
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•
After a Rough Patch, Some Smoother Sailing
We’ve seen data this week that shows positive signs for the consumer, which is a vital barometer of the economy’s health. That outweighed some mixed data from the manufacturing sector.
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•
Fed: A Rate Increase May Not Happen Any Time Soon
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, consistent with public expectation after the disappointing May jobs report.
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•
Contemporary Economics in the Berkshires
The American Institute for Economic Research announces its 2016 Summer Speaker Series, held each year at its scenic campus in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The series features members of AIER’s expert research staff discussing key contemporary economic issues confronting many Americans
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•
Americans Are Worth More, and Saving More Money
We are seeing two additional indications that are positive signs for the economy. First, household balance sheets are improving.
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•
Economic Outlook Brightens
AIER’s Leading Indicators model rebounded in May to the neutral level of 50, following two months at 38, which had indicated a somewhat higher risk of recession.
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•
The Value of an AIER Academic Year Internship
AIER’s 2015-2016 academic year internship program benefitted 13 students . Today, I would like to highlight three of them.
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•
Help (Still) Wanted, Despite Weak Jobs Report
Shock and disappointment from the weak May jobs report lingers, but data today from the Bureau of Labor statistics offsets a bit of the uneasiness.
-
•
The Math That Hurts Active Investors
Investors have to choose between funds that are actively managed and those that are passively managed. Active management involves selecting individual stocks or timing the market just right, in an attempt to do better than everyone else. An active mutual fund manager might analyze all of the stocks in the S&P 500 and pick the…