Skeptical Optimist
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"My name is Steve Conover; I'm a married, bridge-playing empty-nest baby-boomer, and a semi-retired ex-Fortune 50 executive, who enjoys most of all a good laugh with friends or family." This blog focuses on the US National debt and other parts of the economy thereof. More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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Sep 17, 2007 - 1:43 PM PDT
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U.S. (5), Business (3), U.S. Economy (3), U.S. Budget (2), Politics (1)
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Where the jobs went, and what good they're doing
() In the past 12 months, some jobs have disappeared, but far more jobs have been created. Not only that, but more higher-paying jobs have been created than the jobs that went away.Posted by Chris J. Breisch -
Twelve million minimum-wage workers are missing
() In any case, if I can believe the Statistical Abstract, more than 99% of hourly-paid workers are unaffected by a hike in the minimum wage. Is it possible that the minimum ...Posted by Chris J. Breisch -
The Skeptical Optimist: Deficit Watch, July 2007
() Not only is the most recent 12-months' deficit of $163 billion already a lot lower than $205 billion, it is also trending toward $135 billion three months from nowPosted by Chris J. Breisch -
Where the Jobs Went, June '07 vs Year Ago
() As I looked over Friday's strong employment numbers, I had a hard time spotting the bad news that would certainly be ferreted out by those who have developed a knack for thatPosted by Chris J. Breisch -
Trick question: "Did the tax cuts pay for themselves?"
() Q: Did the tax cuts pay for themselves? A: In the short run, who the hell cares? Aren't we supposed to be more concerned with our grandchildren in the long run?Posted by Chris J. Breisch -
International Debt Thermometer
() After WW-2, publicly held debt was 121% GDP; although the debt level has increased many times over since then, the debt ratio has dropped to 37.5% because of sixty years of ...Posted by Chris J. Breisch
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