Romney Infographic: “Women & The Obama Economy”

The Romney campaign is pushing back on the “Republican War on Women” meme with this infographic on “Women & The Obama Economy.”

The Perils Of A Cashless Society

There are advantages to cash that electronic transactions cannot replicate.

Why Can’t Doctors Be On Time?

I have just, again, walked out of a doctor’s office after being kept waiting too long for an appointment.

Obama Administration: Buffett Rule About Fairness, Not Budget

The Obama administration admits its push for the “Buffett Rule” is not about dealing with our budget woes.

America’s Spending Habits

At the apex of the last economic boom, we were spending far less as a percentage of our income on food, clothing, and transportation than our predecessors of half a century before, with the surplus going mostly to education and health care.

Hiring Slowdown Dampens Economic Optimism

The jobs picture–and thus the overall economic forecast–becomes much gloomier with the release of the March Labor report.

China Will Continue Buying Iranian Oil

There’s a big hole in the latest sanctions against Iran.

Dumb Jocks and Student-Athlete Propaganda

The student-athlete fairytale is true. Except where you would reasonably expect it to be a lie.

War Against Youth?

The old have most of the money and power in our society, a trend that is accelerating.

Controversy Erupts Over Employer Requests For Facebook Passwords

Like it or not, what you do online will be of interest to someone looking to hire you.

Do College Professors Work Enough?

David C. Levy argues college professors at teaching universities are overpaid because they don’t put in enough hours.

Obama’s Odd Choice for World Bank President

Jim Yong Kim is an impressive man. But he’s got no background in banking, finance, or economics.

Has National Debt Increased More Under Obama Than Bush?

Obama has borrowed slightly more money in 3 years than Bush did in 8. Does it matter?

Can Domestic Policy Affect Income Distribution?

“Can Domestic Policy Affect Income Distribution?” Why, yes, yes it can.

The Stock Market And Elections: A Study In Correlation v. Causation

Can Wall Street predict the outcome of Presidential elections? Not really.

Weigh More, Pay More?

Peter Singer argues that heavy people ought to pay more to fly.

What’s Really Driving Up Gas Prices

The cause of the pain you’re feeling at the pump has little to do with domestic energy policy.

Take This Job And Shove It

One Goldman Sachs employee decided to quit his job in a very public manner.

Gas Prices Hurting Obama In The Polls, But Will It Matter In November?

Rising fuel prices are starting to hurt the President in the polls, but it’s unclear what that means for November.

Daylight Saving Time: Bad For Your Health, Not Good For Much Else

There’s little benefit, and much cost, to moving our clocks back and forth every six months. So why do we do it?

February Jobs Report: Slow But Steady Employment Growth

Another good monthly jobs report

Megan McArdle’s Hiatus

Megan McArdle is taking a break of unspecified length from blogging to “work on another project.” Said project, she hastens to add, is not a baby.

Paywalls Not Saving Newspapers?

Newspapers are still finding it hard to live in the Internet Age.

Chevy Volt Production Suspended

GM’s big gamble on the future, the Chevy Volt, isn’t yet paying off.

Auto Bailout Politics

Romney eked out a win in the Michigan primary. He’s going to have a harder time there in November.

White House Corporate Tax Plan Leaves Much To Be Desired

The Obama Administration introduced a corporate tax reform plan that doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Gas Prices About To Become An Election Issue

Prices are rising at the pump, and the candidates for President are starting to notice.

China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World

China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.

Rising Gas Prices And The 2012 Elections

Rising prices at the pump could lead to problems at the voting booth.

Another Debt Ceiling Debacle Before The Election?

We may have to deal with the debt ceiling again before the November elections.

Reviving American Manufacturing

Contrary to myth, the USA is still a major manufacturing power. But the factory has changed radically.

Clint Eastwood Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Becomes Political Football

Was Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler ad a political message, or just a well done commercial?

The War On Small Business

Trying to open a new business can be a massive and costly headache.

Good News All Around In January Jobs Report

The January jobs report was the best we’ve seen in more than three years.

Record 28% of American Households One Person Only

In the 1980s, Americans were bowling alone. Now, we’re living that way.