The U.S. budget deficit reached $984 billion in 2019. That’s 4.6% of gross domestic product. Such a large deficit should cause interest rates to rise, […]
Economy
It doesn’t make sense to ban jobs that pay a living wage, just because an employer can’t afford to pay a still higher wage. But […]
The kickoff to the holiday selling season starts this month. It is an important time of year for retailers as holiday sales represent about 20% […]
Are a majority of Democratic candidates for the Virginia General Assembly “anti-worker?” Based on their response to a Virginia Chamber of Commerce survey, it would […]
If you’ve ever spent time with a couple of economists, you may walk away thinking they never agree and enjoy criticizing each other’s models and […]
The jobless rate is at historic lows and certainly is an important economic barometer. But looking at the labor force participation rate might be a […]