Tags: econmatters
Rick Santelli Is Right!
January 12th, 2013
in Op Ed, syndication
By EconMatters Today on CNBC during the coverage of the monthly employment report, Rick Santelli pointed out that there is some absurdity in calling the Republicans “lunatics,” when they are the only responsible voice in Washington right now trying to ca… more »
Should the U.S. Have a Strategic Gasoline Reserve?
October 2nd, 2012
in Op Ed
QE3, SPR Release and Gasoline PricesBy EconMattersWith crude oil accounting for 65% of the price of gasoline, there's typically a high correlation between the price of oil and gasoline. However, there's been a disconnect between the two for the most… more »
The Dual Mandate Trap
August 20th, 2012
in Op Ed
by EconMatters After reporting an uptick of national unemployment rate of 8.3%, it is of little surprise that the Labor Dept. said on Friday that jobless rates rose in 44 U.S. states in July, with many states showing a monthly increase in more than thr… more »
Enough of QE, Let's Get Fiscal (as in Infrastructure)
June 28th, 2012
in Op Ed
by EconMatters How is the condition of roads that you drive On? Well, the roads that I drive on are so bad that they require a large truck or SUV to navigate at anything close to normal speeds. The potholes are alignment killers, and the horrible patc… more »
There is No Saving in Daylight Saving Time
April 16th, 2012
in Op Ed
by EconMatters The twice-a-year ritual of fall back and spring forward is reducing productivity. Every year Americans are forced to go through this arbitrary time change (aka DST- daylight saving time), just when their bodies finally adjust to the ne… more »
