Michael R. Strain
Consumer debt is piling up, and that’s OK
Consumer debt is rising in the U.S., and the reaction to this news has been both heated and predictable: “Americans in record debt: It’s...
Don’t charge employers for workers on welfare
Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., is all set to propose legislation that proposes to put a tax on large businesses with employees who receive benefits...
Opinion: Emotions and economics explain stagnant wages
NEW YORK – The labor market appears to be quite strong, judging by June’s unemployment figures. The rate ticked up in June to 4...
Stop whining about ‘skills gap’
There are about 6.5 million job openings in the U.S., a record high. The number of people looking for work without success is falling...
Cut corporate taxes to boost growth
Like so many things in Washington, the debate over the effects of cutting the corporate tax rate has become too hot for its own...
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