INflation or DEflation?
Concerns have been raised by some that the COVID-19 recession will lead…
Browsing: My Econ
The Economic Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 coronavirus spooked the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost…
The Challenge of Road Funding
It is widely believed that an additional $2 billion per year is…
The Michigan Economy in 2019
As I discussed in my January column, the U.S. economy was strong…
How Did the U.S. Economy Do in 2019?
The U.S. economy had a good year. Despite numerous pronouncements that a…
The Economic Impact of the UAW-GM Strike
The UAW-GM strike that began on September 15 and ended on October…
Why Did the UAW-GM Strike Last So Long?
The UAW-GM strike lasted 31 days before a tentative agreement was reached.…
Is a Recession Around the Corner?
There is anxiety that a recession is around the corner. According to…
Why the U.S./China Trade Dispute is Unlikely to be Permanent
President Trump recently escalated the trade dispute with China by imposing new…
Reform the College Admission Process
In the modern labor market, a college degree is increasing in importance.…