Daily Economy
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What Is an Associate Degree Worth?
The most commonly discussed higher education decision is whether to attend four-year college. This is important, but even today only a third of Americans over age 25 have a bachelor’s degree.
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Economic Wellness: Why We Struggle To Save Money
We often think of savings as putting money away for big long-term goals, such as a child’s education or our own retirement.
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Does Government Spending Contribute to the Economy?
When governments spend more money than they bring in, they create budget deficits.
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Our Economic Model Shows Weakness, Stability
Here at AIER, we use our data-driven Business-Cycle Conditions model as a barometer of the health of the economy, and the risk of recession. Last month, we saw quite a shift downward, as our index of leading indicators fell below the neutral level of 50 for the first time in 110 months. Today we are…
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Online Shopping Gives the Economy A Lift
The American consumer is a big part of what has kept the economy expanding despite headwinds from abroad and a sluggish energy market.
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Market
I’ve found that I started sleeping better at night once I stopped trying to beat the market. The reality is that “beating the market” might be impossible.
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What Should the Minimum Wage Be?
In recent years we’ve heard many arguments in favor of raising the federal minimum wage significantly above its current level of $7.25 an hour. Some states (New York and California are the largest example) have adopted legislation mandating an increase in the state minimum wage. In most cases, the proponents of higher minimum wage argue…
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Jobs Show Their (Hidden) Strength
Amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty, we’ve seen some encouraging signs from the labor market in recent days, even as some of these blessings have come in disguise.
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Top Cities and Towns for Job-Seeking College Grads
Today, the American Institute for Economic Research ranked American cities by the attributes that are most attractive to young college graduates. The nine-factor formula centers on demographics, economics and quality of life.
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Worst Cities to Move for Young Professionals
Packing up and moving for a job is a lot more than a career choice.
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What Is an Associate Degree Worth?
The most commonly discussed higher education decision is whether to attend four-year college. This is important, but even today only a third of Americans over age 25 have a bachelor’s degree.
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•
Economic Wellness: Why We Struggle To Save Money
We often think of savings as putting money away for big long-term goals, such as a child’s education or our own retirement.
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•
Does Government Spending Contribute to the Economy?
When governments spend more money than they bring in, they create budget deficits.
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•
Our Economic Model Shows Weakness, Stability
Here at AIER, we use our data-driven Business-Cycle Conditions model as a barometer of the health of the economy, and the risk of recession. Last month, we saw quite a shift downward, as our index of leading indicators fell below the neutral level of 50 for the first time in 110 months. Today we are…
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•
Online Shopping Gives the Economy A Lift
The American consumer is a big part of what has kept the economy expanding despite headwinds from abroad and a sluggish energy market.
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•
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Market
I’ve found that I started sleeping better at night once I stopped trying to beat the market. The reality is that “beating the market” might be impossible.
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•
What Should the Minimum Wage Be?
In recent years we’ve heard many arguments in favor of raising the federal minimum wage significantly above its current level of $7.25 an hour. Some states (New York and California are the largest example) have adopted legislation mandating an increase in the state minimum wage. In most cases, the proponents of higher minimum wage argue…
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•
Jobs Show Their (Hidden) Strength
Amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty, we’ve seen some encouraging signs from the labor market in recent days, even as some of these blessings have come in disguise.
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•
Top Cities and Towns for Job-Seeking College Grads
Today, the American Institute for Economic Research ranked American cities by the attributes that are most attractive to young college graduates. The nine-factor formula centers on demographics, economics and quality of life.
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•
Worst Cities to Move for Young Professionals
Packing up and moving for a job is a lot more than a career choice.