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Republican candidates and taxes

…more than likely create more problems, lead to less investment, and cause more job loss at a time when Americans of all kinds are hurting. JON HUNTSMAN: President Obama continues…

The Medicare Sky Is Falling (Part 2)

…the change does come at a loss of profitability when the switch is made to one based on better outcomes at lower costs. Phillips gives one hospital’s experiment in the…

On the Job Market

…Step 1. Financial assessment. Job loss means a financial hit, but we can hang in there provided unemployment doesn’t last too long. Step 2. Education / Work history. I am…

Simon Johnson has an excellent post

…position to date within the eurozone, we can presume she will lean towards more money, easier terms, and above all no losses for the banks that made foolish loans. Increasingly…