Economic Policy ( columnists)
Reforming CalWorks SSI and Food Assistance Helps Everyone
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: July 1, 2009
Governor Schwarzenegger’s May balanced budget proposal included almost 650 million in savings from Welfare Reform. These reforms were enacted for the rest of the United States back in the 1990’s, the last time the federal government had even a look at a balanced budget. The reforms are good for everyone. They will work for the individuals involved. They’ll work for the State of California, and they’ll help the nation.
Freeing the Limits of Incorporation.
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: June 23, 2009
Our current economic condition is mired in the privlege of "limited liability". While we search for trillion dollar answers, there are remedies that are fairly painless.
Put the Economy Back Where It Belongs
by Ben, Sr. (libertarian)
Published: June 15, 2009
A little bit of perspective on the economy, beginning with the origins of the word.
California's Rejection of "Mark of the Beast" I.D. Could Save Fifty Million per Year
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: June 10, 2009
California has chosen not to go forward with the biometric facial recognition software required by the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. That will save the DMV 4.5 million dollars in this fiscal year and an estimated 25 million dollars every year thereafter. Though the DC DMV is moving forward on biometrics, it offered a savings plan to offset REAL ID costs. California could apply these savings reforms and double the 25 million per year savings.
Amazing Public Comments on the FDIC/Treasury "Legacy Loans Program"
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: April 11, 2009
The LLP consisting of PPIFs (Public-Private-Investment Funds) is T.H.E.F.T. I can't believe some of the comments posted.
The Money Matrix - Bring Light to Dark Derivatives! (PART 11/15)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: April 7, 2009
July 24, 1998, was an epic day for the global financial system. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan stood before Congress's Banking and Financial Services and testified. This article and the next part will focus on these two testimony excerpts concerning derivative regulation and the gold market.
PRSST and Why Free Enterprise "Failed" the Loan Markets
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2009
The reasons that the free enterprise system failed the loan markets are the same reasons we must transform the discussion of Social Security privatization with the PRSST.
The psychos are running the nuthouse!
by Patrick Adkins (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2009
Our Government is either headed toward an economic meltdown or European socialism.....The crazies are calling the shots!
Ticked Off About the Uptick Fiasco
by Rhode to Surfdom (libertarian)
Published: March 22, 2009
The SEC decided to get rid of the uptick rule on July 6, 2007, when the stock markets were setting new all-time highs on a monthly basis. The result has been the most devastating bear raid in modern history. Why did the SEC decide to do this?
On Congress's Tax on Bonus Pay
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: March 22, 2009
The relationship between Bonus Pay, incentives, and tax distortions on assymetric information.
Our Constitution is being taxed despite sworn oaths
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: March 20, 2009
With their fake anger on display 328 representatives turned their backs on their oath of office while insuring everyone understands clearly our Constitution means nothing to them. “These people are getting away with murder,” said House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel of New York. “They’re getting paid for the destruction they’ve caused to our communities.”
AIG, Truth and Consequence.
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: March 20, 2009
The bigger they are, the harder they fall, unless you have the strong arms of the Federal Government to break your fall!
THE POTHOLE - HOLY COW!!!
by Jim Quinn (libertarian)
Published: March 19, 2009
The American people are at a crossroads. It’s our lives, not the governments. The country is headed on a path toward government running everything in our lives. Now is the time to stand tall. Barack Obama, Ben Bernanke, and Nancy Pelosi can not make us spend money we don’t have. We can force the painful restructuring of our economy on our politician leaders. They can stimulate, print, and urge you to spend, but we don’t have to listen. We can throw them out of office in 2012.
In Defense of Risk and Uncertainty
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: March 13, 2009
The Economics of Random Stuff: Multipliers
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: March 6, 2009
What determines a multiplier and why Barro-Ricardian Equivalence is right (most of the time).
Forcing Mortgage Lenders to Give Mortgages to Poor
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: March 6, 2009
Economic Miracle
by Joe W. (libertarian)
Published: March 4, 2009
My views on how to help the economy
They Will Try and Distract You
by Tim Gandee (libertarian)
Published: March 2, 2009
You know, I fell for it. I focused on distraction of party politics during an interview and do indeed look like a fool.
A Libertarian Alternative to the EFCA
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: February 28, 2009
The EFCA (Employee Freedom of Choice Act) would allow workers to immediately unionize a workplace where 50+% of the workers have signed union cards. Free-market advocates object on the ground that this represents government interference in the market. This ignores the great amount of govenrment interference on behalf of employers, and that in turn suggests a libertarian alternative to the EFCA.
The American Tea Party Happens on Friday February 27, 2009
by Tim Gandee (libertarian)
Published: February 26, 2009
As many of you may have heard, there is a revolt brewing over the grotesque tax and spending boondoggle.
Barack Obama: The President of Bait and Switch
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal)
Published: February 25, 2009
Four quotes from Clinton and one from Obama add up to revealing insight about U.S. policy.
Broken Promises Don't Represent Change
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: February 13, 2009
Once again we were told one thing and quite another is happening when it comes to changes we were to believe in from President Obama and the Democratic leadership. The stimulus bill, or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is scheduled to be voted on at 9am and who has read the bill?
Have We Forgotten the Minimum Wage?
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: February 13, 2009
In July 2007, the unemployment rate was 4.60%, and we increased the Minimum Wage to $5.85. In July of 2008, Unemployment was 5.7% and we increased Minimum Wage to $6.55. We are now at 7.6% and climbing. Are we still going to raise the rate in July 2009?
Loan-Shedding, Own-to-Lease: Financial Stability while Unlocking Demand
by Ohm (centrist)
Published: February 11, 2009
The biggest, and really the most intended, gain in an "Own-to-Lease" approach to Financial Stability & Reconstruction will be the resurrection of plummeted demand for goods and services. That would help arrest the hemorrhage of jobs. This demand resurrection will not be via more loan-loading on the low income household, rather through the much needed loan-shedding.
The Rise of Protectionism and its Implications
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: February 11, 2009
Does Obama need expert help to sell stimulus to America?
by Rhode to Surfdom (libertarian)
Published: February 10, 2009
It seems that Obama's experience prior to taking office is lacking sufficient sales experience. Could Billy Mays have helped coach our president on how to effectively sell the enormous stimulus package?
Obama's Cap on Executive Pay
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: February 5, 2009
The Economic implications of capping executive pay for firms that accept bailout funds.
Public Outrage is Good for TARP
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: February 4, 2009
Restrictions are no fun for any business. But when a badly run company is using MY money, I want a say in how it's run.
Stimulus Package Simply Won't Work
by BattleStations (libertarian)
Published: February 2, 2009
For elementary reasons any politician could understand, the plan simply can't work and will be harmful to the American taxpayer.
Tax Solution to Wretched Greed
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: January 30, 2009
A law should be immediately passed that imposes a new special federal income tax of 99 percent on all income in excess of $500,000 annually for single taxpayers and $1 million for couples, starting for 2008 income. Call it a greed tax.
Bailout This!
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: January 27, 2009
The most recent report from the Comptroller of the Currency seems to have gone unnoticed in Washington and the press. If banks are not lending because of increased capital requirements in the face of Credit Default Swaps, other derivatives and loan defaults then the report goes a long way in describing exactly why.
Big & Sweeping Action: Indeed, But It's a Vector!
by Ohm (centrist)
Published: January 25, 2009
"Big" can yield huge consequences, of either type - Good or Catastrophic, depending on the details. The Big & Bold should be articles of willingness even as the effort should really be on size-control, focus, right-direction and effectiveness. A Govt. spun business-like Good Bank might be a much better idea than a Bad Bank. It would be a bank NOT rooted in the aim of artificially keeping a banking institution alive, yet ensure that a viable Banking SYSTEM comes forth from the cleanup. Among other things, Revisiting a key common actor in the recent bubbles opens up new directions and thoughts.
Economic Recovery Mission & Tax Cuts Just Don’t Mix!
by Ohm (centrist)
Published: January 24, 2009
A repeat investment into social sector is required today, Recession or No Recession. Doing it NOW further helps stem the imploding cycle of jobs losses. It's hypocrisy to say "These Projects are robbing from Our Kids", yet vote for them stapled with across-the-board tax breaks.
Why Not “Give Up” on Housing (Bull market) Resurrection?
by Ohm (centrist)
Published: January 22, 2009
Instead of pumping gazillions into the hazardous vision of reinflating the asset prices, perhaps the right approach is to facilitate housing find its true bottom, while quasi-protect the bank. By the very nature of the security in the housing loan, only around the bottom will banks begin to finance housing again in a big way without asking for an Unreal Downpayment or Astronomical Interest Rates
Bad Bank, Bad News
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: January 21, 2009
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson blew it, Ben Bernancke blew it and now it looks like Lawrence Summers and David Axelrod, Obama's top economic advisers, are about to blow it big time. The horse is long since dead but the flogging continues.
GHOST MALLS - COMING TO YOUR TOWN
by Jim Quinn (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2009
As you drive around today, you notice more and more For Lease signs on vacant retail buildings. Strip malls, inhabited by mom and pop stores, karate studios, pizza joints, and video stores have felt the initial onslaught of consumer deleveraging. As the pace of retailer collapse accelerates in 2009, larger malls will begin to go dark. Once bustling centers of conspicuous consumption and material decadence, built upon a foundation of consumer debt, will become ghost malls.
Which is the more likely Multiplier Effect: Taxes or Government Stimulus?
by Jeff Peters (conservative)
Published: January 15, 2009
Why I think Government Stimulus will Do more in the Short Run
Are Uncle Sam's Creditors Heading for the Exits?
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: January 13, 2009
There are growing signs of hesitation and fear on behalf of those who would lend Uncle Sam the funds to finance yet another "stimulus" plan. No small wonder as the U.S. is flat broke and up to it's eyes in unpaid debt as it is.
Capitalism and the Poverty Fiction
by Republicae (libertarian)
Published: January 10, 2009
The government is no more the social worker of this country than it is the policeman of the world, it can only fail on both accounts; the reason for such failure is that the government was not created to fulfill such functions nor is it equipped to fulfill them.
Mike Montagne Rebuts Hyperinflation as a Cause of an Inevitable, Second Great Depression
by mike montagne (PFMPE) (libertarian)
Published: December 27, 2008
Vital identification of cause as a vital basis for solution.
Tyranny with a Stroke of a Pen
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: December 20, 2008
President Bush decided to keep two auto makers in business through the end of his administration, over the will of the people.
Bush leaves GM on life support for Obama
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: December 19, 2008
Today's announcement of a $17.4 Billion loan to GM and Chrysler marks another milestone on the road to nowhere currently being followed by the current administration.
China; Review the old and deducing the new makes a teacher
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: December 17, 2008
China's vast currency reserves form the primary advantage it has to rebuild its economy.
Down With the Workers, Save the Industry!
by C.M. Padilla (conservative)
Published: December 15, 2008
An opinion about how middle-class greed is destroying America
The Reconstruction of America
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: December 15, 2008
Examining the proposed Economic Stimulus Plan for 2009.
Economic Nationalism
by Joe W. (libertarian)
Published: December 14, 2008
My thoughts and opinion on our economy
Time to redefine the Economic paradigm
by Andrew Hughes (libertarian)
Published: December 11, 2008
Lack of regulation and the quest for short term profit at the expense of long term sustainability has brought the world to it's knees.
Joe the Pundit Says
by BattleStations (libertarian)
Published: December 10, 2008
Joe the Pundit’s rebuttal to Obama’s weekly radio address outlining an economic recovery plan. The four key points.
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