Economic Ideas

March 27, 2015
Weekly Roundup and good governance and insider trading
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 27, 2015
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The Dangerous Side of Economics

Because he revised his country's inaccurate deficit and received Eurostat approval, Greece's chief statistician might be prosecuted for "breach of faith."

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March 19, 2015
Weekly Economic News Roundup and the political center
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 19, 2015
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Six Ways to Make Government Better

One of many examples in Peter Schuck's new book, the Social Security program shows how government can be successful and also why it "fails so often."

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March 16, 2015
Everyday economics and sovereign debt
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 16, 2015
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The Problem With Hitting the Debt Ceiling Again

With the U.S. hitting a debt ceiling that is equal to the GDP, concern over U.S. spending is growing as the Congress again decides how to avoid a default.

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