Business advice in the face of Covid-19
June 4, 2020
As you can see, since I began writing a national column for the Business Journals, I have not posted articles here very often, but I […]
Read MoreWindows 8/Surface–my analysis and prediction
November 25, 2012
The tech pundits have cited multiple reasons for slower-than-anticipated sales of Windows 8 and related phones and tablets: Availability and pricing Poor connectivity, hardware problems […]
Read MoreThe candidates and the economy
September 30, 2012
Which presidential candidate has the best fix for reducing the deficit?
Read MoreWhere are we going?
April 18, 2011
On April 18, 2006–just five years ago–the Canadian dollar was worth .88 U.S. dollars. Today, April 18, 2011, the Canadian dollar is worth 1.04 U.S. […]
Read MoreSmarter than the Apple Analysts?
January 20, 2011
As you may recall, last Spring, I held a contest, “Are you smarter than an economist?” My two winners, who received $1,000 each for their […]
Read MoreUnemployment stats 2
January 19, 2011
I’d really like to upload the unemployment stats I promised in excel, but the following message still appears on the Bureau of Labor Statistics site […]
Read MoreUnemployment: Compared with what?
January 17, 2011
On the 16th, I promised to provide some unemployment statistics today that will answer this question: The unemployment picture has improved, but where are we […]
Read MoreRetail sales: Compared with what?
January 16, 2011
In an article yesterday on The Huffington Post, Abby Wendle reported that retail sales increased for the 6th straight month. This is good news, but […]
Read MoreA great idea from the New York Times: deficit reduction
November 16, 2010
Deficit reduction
Read MoreAnd the winners are……
November 2, 2010
The results are in! The checks, $1,000 each, are in the mail. The two winners of my contest, “Are you smarter than an economist?” are […]
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