Economics
The People's Bank of China Outlines Financial Plan
Reforms include measures to encourage more private capital entry into the financial sector
Troika Talks Ongoing in Athens
Raised retirement ages and spending cuts likely conditions for further assistance
Swiss Banks Could Lose Hundreds of Billions of Dollars
Moves to prevent European tax evasion expected to prompt offshore account withdraws
Rahm Emanuel Will Seek Court Order to End Teachers' Strike
Claims action taken by the teachers is illegal
Chinese Anti-Japan Protests Spread
Canon and Panasonic have suspended operations in some factories
California's GMO Labeling Law Isn't the Answer
How Prop 37 restricts speech and needlessly meddles in consumer choice.
Romney Losing Edge over Obama on Economy, Poll Shows
Romney still holds edge on handling deficit
Failed Walker Recall Election Cost Wis. Taxpayers $13.5 Million
Don't expect reimbursements
Economists Forecast $600 Billion in QE3 Bonds
Will keep program going until unemployment hits 7 percent
U.S. Credit Rating Slashed Over QE3
Turns out, ratings agencies think that doubling-down on massive spending is a bad idea
European Finance Ministers Want an Answer From Spain
Unclear if the Spanish government will seek a bailout
Think Tank Proposes a Ban on Fishing in Europe
Claims the move would generate billions in profits
South African Government Approves Measures to Deal With Striking Miners
The miners recently rejected a pay offer
Ron Paul: Fed's QE3 "Detachment from Reality"
"The Fed's only solution for every problem is to print more money and provide more liquidity."
Bastiat Prize Finalists Announced
Awards for journalists who best explain the importance of freedom
The Private Currency and Swap Shop of Yellow Springs, Ohio
Recovered history from the Depression.
How Quantitative Easing Helps the Rich and Soaks the Rest of Us
And why the Occupy movement should be up in arms.
Paul Ryan Votes for Budget More Expensive than His Proposal
In order to prevent government shutdown
US Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion for Fourth Straight Year
Increased by $191 billion in August
Federal Reserve: Unlimited Quantitative Easing on the Way
Because you can always spend your way out of trouble
Clock Ticks for Subsidies Driving Wind Power Industry
Because a business that can't survive without other people's money is definitely sustainable
Fear of Economic Future Keeps Hiring at Rock Bottom
Policy and tax concerns have employers skittish