Economics
Romney: Government Shouldn't Redistribute Wealth
Except for, of course, the many things the right wants to subsidize, like defense contracts
Alaskans to Pick Up $878 Each
Oil dividend dropped from $1174 last year, but free money is free money
Arizona Cops Can Start Enforcing Controversial Immigration Law
Judge has ruled that questioning a suspect's immigration status while investigating other offenses is ok
Chinese Looking at Hitting Japanese Bond Market
Dispute over uninhabited islands doesn't look like calming down
American Airlines to Shed 1,400 Employees at Miami International Airport
Part of a "restructuring" strategy
Waistline Expansion Will See Huge Rise in Healthcare Costs
Obesity will cost $550 billion from now to 2030, says study
UBS Was Aware of Huge Problems Weeks Before Arrest of Trader
$3.6 billion hole in accounts raised some eyebrows
The Unholy Spirit of Presidential Activism
So set your DVR for one of the oddest cinematic displays of power-worship in the history of American film.
Tire Tariff Costs $900K for Each Job "Saved"
Why not just cut each worker a check for a fraction of the price?
Marxism, Austrian Economics, and Exploitation
Karl Marx had no monopoly on theorizing about exploitation.
Report: There's More Economic Freedom in Canada Than the U.S.
The Fraser Institute releases its annual rankings.
Canada Top Five by Economic Freedom, U.S. Barely Top Twenty
Canada's been shrinking its government while the story's been different here
Greeks Grow Restless as Government Seeks To Live Within Its Means
When you're used to skating on the tab ...
Billions of Euros Flow from France to Belgium
The French are pissed that rich citizens are leaving. Wait until they find out they're bringing their companies along.
Manufacturing Data a Bad Sign for the Economy
The continuing slowdown is likely an indicator of rocky times ahead
EU Tries To Maintain Enthusiasm for Bailout
But people are getting a little skeptical that this time it will work
Nevada Recluse Dies with $7 Million in Gold Hidden in Home
He was prepared for economic collapse, but not the grim reaper
Quick Appeal Expected in Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Ruling
Could go straight to state Supreme Court
School Reformers Say Chicago Teachers' Deal Is Too Generous
City is spending money it doesn't have
Wisconsin Unions Consider Options Following Collective Bargaining Ruling
Teachers will demand new contract negotiations
U.S. Launches Auto Trade Battle with China
China's subsidies bad. America's subsidies good! Go America!
Rough Math: $3 In Federal Debt for Every $1 in Economic Growth
Obama's spending record by the numbers
Treasury Department Wants to Hold on to General Motors Stake
Rejected a plan from GM to unload its stakes in the auto firm
Chicago Suburb Facing Teachers Strike, Classes Continue
Average teacher salary tops $100,000; administrators, substitute teachers and community volunteers will run classes for now
Obama Expected to File Trade Complaint Against China
Chinese officials have requested formal negotiations