Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
Over the last three decades, the United States enjoyed positive economic growth in 27 out of 30 years. How did economic growth affect wages? Did everyone benefit? Not really. In…
Now let’s look at Challenge #5 of the Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 – U.S. Economic Leadership. Does it matter how the U.S. is perceived by other countries…
It’s time to continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #4 – Healthcare. One positive thing to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic –…
Let’s continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #3 – Manufacturing and Trade. The overall objectives for U.S. manufacturing and trade that most politicians…
Interesting (and Exciting) Times The UW-Stevens Point Center for Business and Economic Insight staff is very excited about this digital version of our fall report! Chief Analyst Kevin Bahr addresses…
Let’s continue with our Divisiveness and the Economic Challenges of 2021 series with Challenge #2 – Controlling U.S. Debt and Federal Budget Deficits. The Federal Deficit The federal budget deficit…
Unfortunately, the divisiveness in America is significant and undeniable. It stretches across politics, race, gender, religion and economic issues. This Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) series takes a…
Well, it’s everybody’s favorite time of the year – election time. The divisions in America have perhaps never been greater. This blog may not lessen those divisions, but the goal…
Although a variety of factors influence the movement of interest rates, the Federal Reserve strongly influences the movement of interest rates through its policies. Through its “Open Market Operations” (the…
The Financial Crisis The graph below shows the U.S. unemployment rate over the period 2001–2010. After reaching a peak unemployment rate of 6.3% in June 2003 during the recession following…