Opinion
Tariffs: A path to liberation or recession?
Will April 2 be a day remembered for liberation or recession? I cannot think of a single thing from which these tariffs will liberate us.
Opinion
Trade lifts North Carolina economy
Domestic jobs lost to international competition may be easy to identify and regret. That they are more visible, however, does not make them more numerous or more important.
Opinion
‘Buy Local’ Movement Overlooks Several Economic Realities
Many products and services simply aren’t available in all localities. Small communities, especially, tend to specialize in what they do and what they have to sell.
Opinion
No. 807: Are We Economic Hostages to Foreign Countries?
Although there has been much hand-wringing over the U.S.trade deficit and the dollar's value, there is no need to worry.
Opinion
No. 726: Should We Fear a Trade Deficit?
As the country moves into a new year, most of the economic indicators are looking up. Indeed, 2004 is expected to be the best year, thus far, of the ‘00’ decade, with substantial gains being registered in economic growth, jobs, income, and stock market returns.
