Econ Comments
Washington Times | EDITORIAL: Obama jobs plan: More bureaucrats
As bad as EPA regulations are already, more bad news is coming.
Blogs
WSJ: Real Time Economics | CEO Survey Shows Less Confidence in U.S. Hiring, Outlook
Top business executives are less confident about the U.S. economic outlook and their ability to hire new workers than in previous quarters this year, according to a survey released Thursday by Business Roundtable.
Mercatus Center: Neighborhood Effects | A Bill to Increase Discrimination Against All Workers?
According to Robert Pear of the New York Times, the President’s latest stimulus bill includes a provision allowing unsuccessful job applicants to sue if they believe they were denied a position because they are unemployed.
WSJ: Real Time Economics | It’s Man vs. Machine and Man Is Losing
Since the recession ended, businesses had increased their real spending on equipment and software by a strong 26%, while they have added almost nothing to their payrolls.
