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We need an ‘Untouchable’ in this era of political polarization
But can we find somebody we can all trust, an Eliot Ness of bipartisanship?
Business
Ignoring the federal deficit puts the global economy at risk
Leftist politicians have embraced “Modern Monetary Theory,” an alluring but dangerous new concept.
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Specificity could clear the fog away from educational testing
We need to define what we want and expect from high school graduates.
Business
Sound economics are a great way to honor George Washington
Our first president set standards for integrity, dedication and skill that endure today.
Business
If 737 failures were systemic, Boeing’s in serious trouble
Bad habits like focusing on short-term profits over long-term growth are very difficult to change.
Business
Governments take first, tentative steps at regulating AI
Can we control artificial intelligence’s potential for disrupting markets? Time will tell.
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Economists’ working paper examines AI’s implications
The report is a good first step toward understanding automation’s impact on the economy.
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Poll finds young people don’t trust others. That’s a problem
A good first step toward fixing it would be to demand truth from politicians, businesses and the media.
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Mass shootings: Teamwork on the job may be part of the solution
Without feeling needed, our lives lose purpose – a petri dish for antisocial behavior.
Business
Capitalism isn’t ideal. Socialism just makes it seem that way.
Despite what some presidential candidates say, socialism is the road to ruination.
Business
Roundtable wagers that good relations mean good profits
Whether its action is a game changer or not remains to be seen.
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How the GI Bill changed colleges and universities
The influx of new students in the 1940s and ’50s helped create today’s higher education-industrial complex.
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Enforcement of groupthink threatens higher education
There is a fundamental contradiction in treating students as consumers.
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Maritime industry needs protection for national security
If we don’t act, someday soon we might find ourselves ordering our next aircraft carrier from Beijing.
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Fed’s repo market activity helps bring interest rates down
But it remains to be seen whether the Fed’s openness will calm panics about the markets.
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Politicians’ need to be like puts us in a financial pickle
The initial economic consequence of this is a clash of goals.
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Investors should carefully examine a company’s goodwill account
They can reveal the costs of a corporation’s growth strategy, and also affect earnings and profitability.
Business
Decline in religious faith has an impact on the economy
It’s difficult to believe that the decline will make people less lonely and depressed.
Business
Non-compete employment agreements need to be reined in
New legislation will restrict their overuse in Washington.
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We have to address ‘soft corruption,’ and it won’t be easy
An 18th century economist first described the behavior exhibited in the 737 Max controversy.