Economics Roundtable
The Problem - I
Calculated Risk has the clearest picture of the problem we face.
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The Problem - II
Calculated Risk adds the the clearest picture of the housing tailspin.
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Special Topic 8/4/10
This week, the Roundtable will feature a special listing for reaction to the payroll employment figures from ADP on Wednesday and the BLS on Friday.
ADP: +42,000
BLS: -131,000/+71,000
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Special Topics 6/28/10
This week, the Roundtable will feature special listings for reaction to Wednesday's
CBO budget projections and the
payroll employment figures
from ADP on Wednesday and the BLS on Friday.
ADP: +13,000
BLS: -125,000/+83,000
CBO: Take your pick.
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Current Economic Conditions 6/5/10
James Hamilton summarizes the situation.
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Quoted on stimulus in CQ below. Also, stay tuned - I'm scheduled to testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee next week.
CQ Politics | A Concrete Stimulus Plan: Infrastructure and Recovery
The research and policy director at the liberal-leaning Economic Policy Institute, John Irons, says that if ...
We're hiring a labor economist at EPI... see link for details on how to apply...
Employment opportunities at EPI
Living Standards/Labor Economist
The Economic Policy Institute is looking for an experienced economist for our flagship Living Standards program. In that position, the successful candidate would work with the Living Standards team to ...
Just posted at EPI...
A package that provides funding for infrastructure, aid to states, and other provisions would begin to reverse our economic course by creating jobs while meeting national priorities. The package should also include a down-payment on longer-term reforms, as well. This memo ...
Views of Income Taxes Among Most Positive Since 1956
A new Gallup Poll finds 48% of Americans saying the amount of federal income taxes they pay is "about right," with 46% saying "too high" -- one of the most positive assessments Gallup has measured since 1956. Typically, a majority of ...
Romer/Bernstein estimate job impact to be between 3 and 4 million... see The Job Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.
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Best idea I've heard in a while...ยป Create Your Own "Extended Warranty Fund"
Create an ...
I've been trying to track this article down for months... must read for those interested in setting the record straight.
Persistence of Myths Could Alter Public Policy Approach - washingtonpost.com