James McCusker

Energy storage problem dates back to the ol’ mill pond

Major changes to the electric power industry will impact our lives.

Feds should bring back the savings bond program

A savings plan for those at the bottom of the economic order would be a benefit to everybody.

Price is not the only factor in success of a business

Good management knows that great service helps attract and retain customers

Health care costs can’t just increase forever

Health care costs can’t just increase forever

An economy cannot survive and thrive when one sector — health care — devours so many resources.

Health care costs can’t just increase forever

This book shows us the value of a questioning mind

“Ten Great Ideas About Chance” contains not only ideas but questions that prompted their discovery.

Rising household debt casts shade on sunny economy

Rising household debt casts shade on sunny economy

Real estate and the stock market are vulnerable to bubbles, while debt requires monthly payments.

Rising household debt casts shade on sunny economy

The latest test for college students: Are you employable?

What is needed is not more outsider tests but more classroom tests and higher academic quality.

High court ruling could mean a new era for labor unions

The issue: Can unions charge fees to non-members covered by collective bargaining agreements?

Aluminum and steel situation shows complexity of ‘free trade’

The economic theory of free trade is no help because it is fragile.

It’s unlikely that the US economy is secretly faltering

One theory is that the US economy is in a lot worse shape than the standard reports reveal.

Why there’s so much work in teamwork

Why there’s so much work in teamwork

Here are three options for dealing with an underperforming team member; only one will cause you problems.

Why there’s so much work in teamwork

Critiques of capitalism help us understand today’s politics

Despite any residual moral reservations, the free market system expanded rapidly throughout the 19th century.

Letting the US dollar ‘float’ is the nation’s best policy

A deliberately weak dollar doesn’t make us any friends.

The economic implications of Starbucks’ no-cash experiment

Cash is expensive to handle, messy and counting it is error-prone.

Don’t take economic forecasts to the bank — or the casino

Don’t take economic forecasts to the bank — or the casino

Air travel delays could spur a rebirth of passenger rail service.

Don’t take economic forecasts to the bank — or the casino

President Trump’s tax overhaul plan is a matter of timing

If the timing is perfect, we will see a boost in consumer spending and corporate investment.

Research shows the value of deliberation in polarized times

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UPS delivery woes are a symptom of growth in America

The level of optimism, consumer confidence and positive attitude are all good signs.

Report finds a disturbing trend: stealing employees’ wages

Free markets depend on surprisingly high levels of honesty and trust.

Tax reform needs the public’s input on spending priorities

The GOP tax plan is a good idea, but the next step should give us a voice on how taxes are spent.