Research Reports – 02/01/2010

Death and Taxes—No Longer Certain
Under today’s rules, an increase in the income tax for some inherited property replaces the
estate tax for 2010. What happens next is up for grabs.
by Steven J.J. Weisman

Business Cycle Conditions – February 2010
The economy is showing signs of life, but a jumble of government proposals could thwart
the recovery.
by Polina Vlasenko, Research Fellow

CPI Changes in 2009
The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.7 percent, before seasonal adjustment, in 2009. Food prices fell, but prices increased across a broad spectrum of other items, including gasoline, medical care, and education.
by AIER Research Staff

Ask the Expert: Shareholder Dilution
Are banks that issue new shares diluting shareholder equity?
by David C. Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, AIER