EconomyCommentary
Is There a Real Wage Gap Between Men and Women?
The National Committee on Pay Equity designated Tuesday, April 14 as Equal Pay Day to raise awareness for the gender wage gap. The committee and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Barbra Streisand Thinks the Obama Economy Is Great. What She’s Missing.
Poor Barbra Streisand. Just last month the renowned economist (who also describes herself as a “singer,” “actress,” and “activist”) penned an opinion piece titled “Have You… Read More
EconomyCommentary
In the Obama Economy, a Decline in Teen Workers
Teenagers who work enjoy numerous benefits. As Ron Lieber argues in his new book, “The Opposite of Spoiled,” they learn how to appropriately handle bosses,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Are So Many Employers Unable to Fill Jobs?
The great conundrum of the U.S. economy today is that we have record numbers of working age people out of the labor force at the… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
What the Domino’s CEO Would Change on Taxes, Obamacare
Here’s a question that has been puzzling Patrick Doyle, the CEO of Domino’s, for months, as he puts it: “How do we list the calorie content of… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
What Percent of 75-Year-Olds Are Still Working?
One of the major trends in the U.S. workforce during the early 21st century is seniors’ expanding participation in the labor force. People who qualify… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
In February, Jobs Added and Unemployment Rate Dropped
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment report found robust economic growth continued in February. Employers added 295,000 net new jobs while unemployment dropped to 5.5… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Patricia Arquette’s ‘Make Believe’ on Women and Equal Pay
The political diatribe from actress Patricia Arquette about “equal pay” during the Oscars showed Hollywood’s talents for “story-telling” and “make believe” are alive and well…. Read More
EconomyNews
Do Your Income and Debt Levels Affect the Length of Your Life? This Map Suggests So.
Do your income and debt levels play a role in the length of your life? Researchers at Debt.com were curious after seeing previous academic research… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Wal-Mart’s Giving Raises. How That Shows the Market Works.
Wal-Mart is giving employees a raise. Wal-Mart announced today that it would spend $1 billion to raise the wages for 500,000 workers. Current employees will… Read More
