Posts Tagged: the economy
Prolonged Adolescence Continues
I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big
Prolonged Adolescence Continues
I’ve had two conversations in as many days where we’ve pondered “when are the kids going to rise up?” In a presentation as part of its wider report on income, poverty and health insurance, the Census Bureau noted a big
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
Sign of the Times
Spider-Man’s going to have a tough time paying the bills now. Peter Parker will get fired by boss J. Jonah Jameson in Wednesday’s issue of “Amazing Spider-Man,” joining millions of Americans who have been hit hard by the economic recession.
Sign of the Times
Spider-Man’s going to have a tough time paying the bills now. Peter Parker will get fired by boss J. Jonah Jameson in Wednesday’s issue of “Amazing Spider-Man,” joining millions of Americans who have been hit hard by the economic recession.
Workforce Changes = Societal Changes
What will our families’ economic structure look like in 5 years, 20 years, when I’m old and gray? All Americans (citizens of most of the world?) think about these things more frequently than we ever thought possible, I’m sure. As
Workforce Changes = Societal Changes
What will our families’ economic structure look like in 5 years, 20 years, when I’m old and gray? All Americans (citizens of most of the world?) think about these things more frequently than we ever thought possible, I’m sure. As
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
Williamsburg Drink of Choice Goes Big Time
Sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon are up an astounding 25% this year, according to Information Resources Inc. And while cheaper beers are outperforming their more expensive peers as consumers look for low-cost options these days, there’s clearly more than pricing
Williamsburg Drink of Choice Goes Big Time
Sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon are up an astounding 25% this year, according to Information Resources Inc. And while cheaper beers are outperforming their more expensive peers as consumers look for low-cost options these days, there’s clearly more than pricing
How Many Homeowners Are Not Meeting Their Obligations?
If I was one of these people I would want to stab myself in the eye – reading this also makes me want to stab myself in the eye. According to new research from the University of Chicago’s Booth School
How Many Homeowners Are Not Meeting Their Obligations?
If I was one of these people I would want to stab myself in the eye – reading this also makes me want to stab myself in the eye. According to new research from the University of Chicago’s Booth School
Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years
While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth
Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years
While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth
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