Could This Economic Slowdown Be Difficult To Reverse?
This week there was new data on U.S. productivity for Q2 — previous reading: -1.5% — and U.S. unit labor costs for Q2 — previous reading: 6.6%.
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The Soft Landing Miracle
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by a half a percent in September marks a turning point in the most successful fight against inflation in U.S. history.
Read MoreMunicipal Elections Are Critical To Your Prosperity
This week is municipal elections in Indiana.
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Remote Work And Labor Markets
In the decade prior to the COVID pandemic, work from home rose steadily to 5.6 percent of all workers.
Read MoreThe Amish In Indiana
Indiana is home to about 1 in 6 of all Amish Americans, with estimates from 2022 at about 62,000 adherents.
Read MoreCommentary: Why Are We Hearing About A Labor Shortage?
Many businesses are reporting difficulty in finding workers. I hear this from business owners whose judgment I trust.
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