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Federal Reserve Statement Says Growth 'Paused' As Economy Shrank in 4th Quarter
John Ford in Monetary Policy 4 months ago
The Federal Open Market Committee's statement released on Wednesday reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook on the economy, despite a contraction in the fourth quarter.
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Obama Issued $216 Billion in New Regulations in 2012
Christian Rice in Monetary Policy 4 months ago
2012 saw an increase of 87 million hours of paperwork and $216 billion in regulatory costs. It's time to repeal some of these regulations.
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Kenneth Chenault As Secretary of Treasury: Could He Replace Tim Geithner?
Jeanne Vickery in Monetary Policy 5 months ago
Now that we have missed the fiscal cliff deadline, many are thinking ahead to who may replace Timothy Geithner. Will it be American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault?
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Personal Income Report Shows Economic Growth: People Are Getting Richer Again
Tye Tavaras in Monetary Policy 5 months ago
North Dakota and Texas are two states with above national average growth in personal income. But don't pack your bags just yet.
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US Economic Recovery: The Secret to Recovery is a Green Tax Policy
Jenn Halweil in Monetary Policy 6 months ago
Without efficient, smart, and green tax policies the American economy will not thrive. The EPAct will provide the base for that strength. If the Act is not renewed it will be a massive set back.
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Why the Federal Reserve is Keeping Our Economy on the Brink
Josh Brown in Monetary Policy 6 months ago
Despite the lack of present inflation, all the money printing by the Federal Reserve has dire consequences. Duquesne University Economics Professor Antony Davies tackles the issue.
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Ben Bernanke: A Smart Choice for Next Treasury Secretary
Lilly O'Donnell in Monetary Policy 6 months ago
There’s a lot of distrust of the Federal Reserve, and, by proxy, distrust of Bernanke. But the truth is that he knows his stuff, and if we let him, he might just help fix the economy.
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Fiscal Cliff 2013: Time to Let Bush Tax Cuts Expire
Adom Cooper in Monetary Policy 6 months ago
Neither party is correct about the fiscal cliff. When it concerns taxes and economic consequences for the majority of America, a political victory for either side is a defeat for all of us.
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