Someone at the gym last week asked me what I thought about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and I said, “I’m firmly on the side of those against World War III.”Yes, that was a pretty glib answer, but it was a defensive response masking my uncertainties.Just the week before, I’d scoffed ...
Over the past year, I’ve had a friendly disagreement with a couple colleagues. Together we’ve authored several studies about economic development, focusing on the role quality of life plays in population and job growth. We use statistical models to tease out how families and businesses rank ...
There were a record number of home purchases in 2021 and homebuyers are still on the hunt! For those who have recently purchased a new home and have found all the extra space requires upkeep and maintenance, the BBB has recommendations to help keep your home in good condition, hire contractors, ...
Last month I had the good fortune to sit down with the nation’s oldest Avon Lady, Mrs. Evelyn Nowakowski. Our chat was a treat for me, providing many interesting and relevant economic lessons. A more accomplished writer could easily get a full book out of her experiences. Readers of this ...
March is Women’s History Month and March 24 is Equal Pay Day according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is the day working women finally make up the difference between what they earned last year and what men earned last year.That’s more drama than one expects from the Census Bureau. Other ...
It’s ugly and unfair to compare Vladimir Putin with the leadership of the Indiana General Assembly. But how else can we explain the crass stupidity and irresponsible bullying Hoosiers have ignored from a super-majority now bent on destroying civility and democracy in Indiana?How does ...
Internet auctions are becoming more common and more accessible. An online auction can offer a variety of items such as cars, motorhomes, boats, designer goods and other high-priced items. The prospective purchaser registers to bid, which may include sending the auctioneer a copy of a driver’s ...
<em>Up in the mornin’,</em><em>Out on the job</em><em>Work like the devil for my pay</em><em>But that lucky old sun</em><em>Got nothin’ to ...
Authoritarian governments are frequently thought to be more decisive than democracies. They can appear stronger and more likely to win the future than do liberal democracies, where debate is marked by public disagreement. Democracies are slow, with actions guided by compromise and the consent ...
The Kokomo Tribune has published a fascinating story about teachers-in-training at Indiana State University and their nearly universal disapproval of proposed state legislation that would limit how race and other topics are treated in the classroom.Some of their comments are quite ...
