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The New York Times reports there are only 500,000 full-time minimum-wage jobs—the same number the Congressional Budget Office expects a raise to $10.10 will destroy

In yesterday’s New York Times’ Economix blog Bruce Bartlett reports ... [Read More]

Companies don’t pay CEOs to work hard; they pay them to bear risks necessary for improvement

In his NYT op-ed from several weeks ago, Joe Stiglitz reveals his misunderstanding ... [Read More]

Inside the List

By Gregory Cowles Published: July 6, 2012 UNEQUAL EXCHANGE: For a few weeks now, two drastically different arguments about America’s income gap ... [Read More]

Ed Conard Responds to a New York Times Magazine Article

It's unfortunate, in this highly politicized climate, that we can't have a serious discussion about what's best for the middle class and the working ... [Read More]

The Purpose of Spectacular Wealth, According to a Spectacularly Wealthy Guy

By Adam Davidson New York Times Magazine Published: May 1, 2012 To read Ed's reply to this article, click here. Ever since the financial ... [Read More]