What Caused the Midwest to Thrive? Education
A newly released study by economists from Yale and UC San Diego unlocked a key insight into the way the Rustbelt developed.
Read MoreA newly released study by economists from Yale and UC San Diego unlocked a key insight into the way the Rustbelt developed.
Read MoreThe fourth anniversary of COVID offers an economics columnist a rich set of policy lessons.
Read MoreThe debate over ideological diversity on campus won’t end with Senate Bill 202.
Read MoreBall State University is extending its national enrollment confirmation deadline for the 2024-25 academic year from May 1 to June 1, 2024.
Read MoreOver the past half century, a tad more than 90% of population growth in Indiana occurred in metropolitan counties.
Read MoreWith a presidential election looming, international trade is back in the news, fueled by misconception and more than a few lies.
Read MoreI’ve been married now for a bit more than half of my life.
Read MoreThe end of year data is giving economy watchers plenty cause for holiday cheer.
Read MoreI spent last weekend at a national meeting of economic research centers from around the country.
Read MoreI give a number of public talks each year on changes to the state and local economy.
Read MoreBy Michael J. Hicks Guest Columnist Any occasional reader of this column will know that I write often about the importance of quality of life in a region’s economy. Much of my technical research in academic journals and writing with think tanks, like Brookings, also involves the role … Read More
In my line of work, it is helpful to look back from time to time and assess one’s mistakes.
Read MoreEvery time I’ve sat down with economists over the past few months, we have lamented the dismal state of the housing policy discussion.
Read MoreWe are now three full years past the worst month of the COVID recession, so it is helpful to assess how Indiana’s employment has rebounded.
Read MoreCollege football results for Saturday, Oct. 23, including a big home win for the Irish over USC.
Read MoreFootball scores involving area teams for Saturday, Oct. 16.
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