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The Civil Service War: Can Trump Succeed Where Other Presidents Failed?
Writing eight years ago in USA Today, I cheered: “President Trump’s proposed budget takes a big step towards draining the swamp in Washington. This is the first time since the Reagan era that a president has sought a…
The Civil Service War: Can Trump Succeed Where Other Presidents Failed?
Writing eight years ago in USA Today, I cheered: “President Trump’s proposed budget takes a big step towards draining the swamp in Washington. This is the first time since the
What a Trumped-up Fed Means for the Global Economy
President Trump is bringing federal agencies to heel. Is the Federal Reserve next? Our nation’s central bank jealously guards its independence from politics. Given its inflation-fighting and financial stability-preserving…
What a Trumped-up Fed Means for the Global Economy
President Trump is bringing federal agencies to heel. Is the Federal Reserve next? Our nation’s central bank jealously guards its independence from politics. Given its inflation-fighting and financial stability-preserving…
Trump’s tariffs signal ‘new sheriff in town’ to China
When President Trump imposed tariffs in February, his decision was not received well by either the Chinese government or some in the Democrat party. “This is not ‘America First,’” U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) wrote on…
A win-win mineral deal for the U.S. and Ukraine
Ukraine is set to sign a mineral deal with the United States, representing a significant step toward revitalizing its economy and securing essential resources for global markets. This strategic partnership could kick-start…
The Tariff Trade-Off Many Economists Ignore
At its core, economics is about making choices. We face trade-offs. If you want more of this, you must give up some of that. Non-economists often ignore the trade-offs. For example, protectionists argue tariffs will help…
The Tariff Trade-Off Many Economists Ignore
At its core, economics is about making choices. We face trade-offs. If you want more of this, you must give up some of that. Non-economists often ignore the trade-offs. For
Business Conditions Monthly January 2025
In January 2025, the AIER Business Conditions Monthly indicators showed moderate economic momentum, with leading indicators moderating, coincident measures remaining solid, and lagging indicators rebounding sharply. The…
Business Conditions Monthly January 2025
In January 2025, the AIER Business Conditions Monthly indicators showed moderate economic momentum, with leading indicators moderating, coincident measures remaining solid, and lagging indicators rebounding sharply. The…
