Why Did Gas Prices Increase So Quickly?
Why Did Gas Prices Increase So Quickly? September 15, 2008Art Carden Why does the price of gas increase immediately when a hurricane threatens supplies, even though the gas at the pump has already been paid...
Tagged: Economics and Financial Services
Obama’s $1000 Rebate Plan Won’t Work
Obama’s $1000 Rebate Plan Won’t Work August 11, 2008Art Carden Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama has proposed a plan to ease the pain of high gas prices by granting an “emergency” $1000 tax rebate to...
Problems, and Government Interventions, Keep Growing
Problems, and Government Interventions, Keep Growing August 6, 2008William F. Shughart IIDetroit Free Press According to a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, most Americans want government to “do more to solve problems.” As Congress...
Politicians, Voters Pillage Set-Aside Funds to Plug Budget Gaps
Politicians, Voters Pillage Set-Aside Funds to Plug Budget Gaps August 4, 2008Michael Reksulak Mirroring a $534 million shortfall in Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s 2008-09 proposed budget for Los Angeles, planned expenditures for California as a whole...
The Net Effect of Minimum Wage
The Net Effect of Minimum Wage July 29, 2008Art Carden Last week, the federal minimum wage increased from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. While some are celebrating the change as a boon for...
LinkedIn Backup
For those of you (like me) using LinkedIn for professional networking, Jason Alba has some excellent advice about backing up your profile and connections. Why? Because you never know… Read it and heed it:...
Wal-Mart, Innovation, and Access
Wal-Mart, Innovation, and Access July 17, 2008Art Carden Last week, Wal-Mart’s revised application to build a new store in Cordova, a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, was accepted by the local Land Use Control Board. ...
Airlines and Speculation
Airlines and Speculation July 16, 2008Art CardenStandard Journal, Havre Daily News Spurred by the claim that speculators are to blame for skyrocketing oil prices, airline executives are circulating an open letter encouraging customers to...
Does Globalization Destroy Culture?
Does Globalization Destroy Culture? July 8, 2008Art Carden The latest summit between G8 leaders brings with it the usual litany of complaints about globalization: environmental degradation, exploitation of sweatshop labor, and alleged Western capitalist...
Will the Real Eminent Domain Reform Please Stand Up
Will the Real Eminent Domain Reform Please Stand Up May 29, 2008Edward J. Lopez Next week, California voters have the opportunity to reform the state’s eminent domain laws, which provide only marginal support for...