Coming to the jobs market in '13: new disincentives to work, and more incentives to not work.
Donald L. Luskin
Tax Hikes Have Consequences
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Taxes are going up on everyone -- big. It's a blow to growth, and there's no growth to spare.
Last Day
Monday, December 31, 2012
Avoid the cliff, damage growth. Go off the cliff, kill growth. Only least-bad outcomes now.
On Plan B for Busted
Friday, December 21, 2012
The volatility event may have arrived, and the doomsday scenario rears its very ugly head.
Plan B for Better
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Higher taxes, yes. But with "Plan B" the tax code will no longer be permanently temporary.
Plan B for Blame Game
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A tactical retreat that could be a better last-minute safety valve as the cliff approaches.
Toxic Fudge
Monday, December 17, 2012
Boehner offers hikes to tax rates and the debt ceiling. Where's the upside in that?
On the December FOMC
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
So much for the Fed "targeting jobs." Turns out inflation is still a binding constraint.
How the GOP Could Survive the Cliff
Monday, December 10, 2012
Passing a pre-emptive tax hike bill in the House would restore the balance of terror.
On the November Jobs Report
Friday, December 7, 2012
A seemingly stronger economy allows cliff brinksmanship, and makes a GOP cave likelier.