by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker In Mark Lautman’s new book, “When Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide,” he focuses our attention on a looming issue of a “zero-sum labor market” for qualified workers and how it will impact all of us, especially those engaged in... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana With gas prices hovering over $4 a gallon in recent weeks, almost everyone is changing their economic behavior and trying to save money in any way possible. We see more people riding public transportation, more motorbikes and scooters on the street,... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Rebecca Rooy International development is a passion of mine. Much of my past work and studies have been focused on the economic disparity of developing nations. However, with the increasing gap between the rich and the poor of our nation, I’m beginning to realize... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana According to the Edward Lowe Foundation’s website, www.YourEconomy.org, the number of self-employed people in the United States has increased from approximately 2.2 million in 1993 to 7.8 million in 2008, an increase of over 250 percent. In that same... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana We have heard many economists say that the U.S. economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. Consumption expenditure accounts for approximately 70 percent of the nation’s GDP. Since the so-called Great Recession began in late 2007, there has been...