Opinion: Market failure? 'I don't think so'
Many economists and policy makers are stating that the current financial crisis demonstrates that markets and capitalism are flawed and must be regulated and controlled, if not destroyed.
Unwelcome to America: U.S. policies discouraging overseas visitors
America is yanking in the welcome mat for foreign travelers. Thanks to government policies that make visas difficult to obtain and that intimidate visitors at U.S.
Health reform and the election, part five: Covering the uninsured
About 46 million Americans — 15 percent of the population — do not have health insurance, according to the latest U.S. Census data. Approximately $100 billion would be needed to provide them with coverage. Can we afford it? And where would the money come from?
Facing a weakening labor market, it's time to focus on the 'real economy'
We've begun to feel the pain of a recession in the real economy and that pain will get worse before it gets better. So far in 2008, job losses have averaged about 85,000 per month, but in September the number was 159,000.
The devil's in the details of the financial market crisis, and he's wearing a green eyeshade
In the last month, financial markets came as close to collapsing as they have since the Great Depression, and the root of their woes was frozen credit markets. The crisis sparked several weeks of furious and futile improvisation by U.S. regulators and lawmakers.
Health reform and the election, part two: Does choice have a place?
There's no doubt about it: Americans want choices. In education. In mail services. And in health care, too — even if the government is picking up the tab.
Health reform and the election, part one: McCain and Obama promise lower health care costs
Forty-seven percent of registered voters say that health care is an extremely important consideration in their vote for president, according to a June CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll.
Public utility regulation, planning for long-term costs and transitions to cleaner energy technology
Candidates for public utility commissions are on ballots across the country this fall. Those who win seats will determine the regulations and rates that govern public utility companies. It's an important job.
Podcast: Lee McPheters on the economy — is this the bottom or are we still falling?
Unemployment went up in August, and in the floundering real estate sector, qualified borrowers with prime loans who are having trouble making payments are beginning to slip into foreclosure. Consumer confidence improved a bit, but is still weak. Is this the bottom or are we still falling?
Voters respond to economic woes
Although originally intended for campaign insiders, "It's the economy, Stupid" became an important slogan during Bill Clinton's first presidential run. That's not surprising.