economy

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The Commerce Department revised its second-quarter GDP numbers up to 3%, better than previously reported news.

Culture Beat

Rainbow Mafia: Dubious Economics to Further Agenda

Socially conservative laws are labeled as dangerous for business, while leftist prerogatives are an economic boon.

Mark Alexander

Tax Reduction and Simplification — How to Defeat the Demos

"You can't be for big government, big taxes and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy." —Ronald Reagan

Business Review Board

Trump Regulatory Cuts Saving Consumers Billions, Tax Cuts Next

A new study says deregulation will save $4 billion per year from Obama's red tape.

Lewis Morris

The Economy Improves. Does Trump Get Credit?

Unemployment is down, the stock market is up, public perception is good. And Trump can do even more.

Business Review Board

UAW Defeated in Another Southern Right-to-Work State

Union membership numbers continue to decline as fewer Americans see value in joining such political groups.

James Shott

Wouldn't It Be Great if We Could Buy 'Made in America' Again?

It has a different meaning in our modern global economy, but that label is more than just a label.

Thomas Gallatin

Trump Warns Maduro

He promises to raise strong economic sanctions against the Venezuelan dictator should he continue with his power grab.

Business Review Board

June Jobs Numbers Beat Predictions

The U.S. economy is steadily coming back to life after eight years of stagnation. More is possible.

Business Review Board

Democrat-Controlled States Face Debt Crisis

Rather than reforming government programs and cutting spending, Democrat legislatures only add fuel to the fire by increasing taxes.

Business Review Board

Surprise! Seattle's Minimum Wage Charade Is Making People Poorer

Recent study shows that drastic minimum wage increases are leading to lower incomes among low-wage earners.

The Editors

Trump Signs Apprenticeship Executive Order

The EO rolls back regulations and streamlines the process for employers to offer apprenticeship programs.

Thomas Gallatin

Puerto Rico — the 51st State?

Way too much debt, pathetic and deceptive voting numbers, and a Republican Congress all stand in the way.

Thomas Gallatin

House Republicans Pass Bill to Rein In Dodd-Frank

The Financial Choice Act would significantly cut regulations and curtail the power of unelected bureaucrats.

Business Review Board

May Jobs Growth Numbers Steady but Slight

The number of new jobs is not as high as predicted, but the signs are still promising. And the GOP can help.

Allyne Caan

Campaign Promise Kept as Trump Exits Paris Climate Deal

Predictably, leftists are hysterical, but the agreement was both costly and meaningless. Trump is right to leave.

Thomas Gallatin

Obama Regulations Cost U.S. Economy $2 Trillion Annually

"If U.S. regulation was a country, it would be the world's seventh-largest economy." That's not Liberty.

Business Review Board

Jobs Report Returns to Normal in April

After a worrisome slump in March, the jobs market rebounded in April. That's good news, but more can be done.

Business Review Board

Trump Effect: Job Market Improves

Job numbers are up, along with small business and consumer optimism.

James Shott

Wanted: Workers With the Right Skills

Millions aren't in the workforce, and there are millions of jobs unfilled...