Meeting Medicare’s Spiraling Cost
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 10 | June 4, 2012 Don’t be fooled by overly optimistic projections. It’s even worse than you think. by AIER Research Staff Additional content: Taxing Social Security by Walker F. Todd, PhD, JD, and Enrolled Agent, Resea …
READ MORENo Easy Fix for Social Security
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 9, May 21, 2012 Three much-discussed ways to curb Social Security payouts may be inadequate-and come at a high human cost. by Shelly X. Liang, PhD, Research Fellow Additional content: Medical Research Takes a Hit by Z …
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Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 8 | May 7, 2012 High growth in the emerging economy’s service sector offers lessons for the U.S. by Zinnia Mukherjee, PhD, Research Fellow, and Steven R. Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Additional C …
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Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 7 | April 16, 2012 The weak recovery is partly the result of a long-term change: The U.S. has become a mature economy. by Polina Vlasenko, PhD, Research Fellow Additional Content Among Nations, Output Converges by Poli …
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Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 6 | April 2, 2012 When executives pay attention to customers’ long-term needs, business will prosper. And the findings are backed up by data. by Craig Richardson, PhD, Visiting Research Fellow Additional Content: ASK T …
READ MOREHow much do higher oil prices hurt?
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 5 | March 19, 2012 Striking increases in fuel efficiency since the first oil shock dampen the impact of a rise in costs. What’s more, only half of the retail spending on gasoline flows out of the economy. by Polina Vlas …
READ MOREThe Inflation Risk Around the Corner
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 3 | February 20, 2012 Simple policy arithmetic translates into potential inflation of 7.2 percent within two years. But that’s before unprecedented bank reserves come into play. by Steven Cunningham, PhD, Director of Re …
READ MOREThe Fed Targets Inflation
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 2, February 6, 2012 In a formal departure from its longstanding dual mandate, the Federal Reserve commits to a new course. But how long will it last? by Steven Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Additio …
READ MOREThe Housing Trap
Research Reports Vol. LXXIX, No. 1, January 16, 2012 Encouraged by government policies, the upsurge in home ownership reduced saving rates, made households more vulnerable, and deepened the recession. by Zinnia Mukherjee, PhD, Research Fellow Additona …
READ MOREA Holiday Buying Season Like No Other
Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 21 | December 19, 2011 Online shopping is changing the holiday marketplace for retailers and consumers alike. by Steven R. Cunningham, PhD, Director of Research and Education Additional Content Ask the Expert: Last Mi …
READ MOREGold Also Glitters During Deflations
Empirical evidence shows that this proven inflationary hedge helps portfolios during any kind of price instability.
READ MOREChina’s Slowdown and the Rest of Us
Research Reports Vol. LXXVIII, No. 20 | November 21, 2011 The necessary cooling of the Chinese economy brings challenges and opportunities to trading partners and competitors alike. Lei Chen, PhD, Visiting Research Fellow Additional Content Make Money, …
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