Aaron Nathans
The Economy, Summed Up in One Chart
We are coming up on the seventh anniversary of the end of the Great Recession, and for about that long, Americans have been looking for a better-defined storyline for the U.S. economy.
After a Rough Patch, Some Smoother Sailing
We’ve seen data this week that shows positive signs for the consumer, which is a vital barometer of the economy’s health. That outweighed some mixed data from the manufacturing sector.
Contemporary Economics in the Berkshires
The American Institute for Economic Research announces its 2016 Summer Speaker Series, held each year at its scenic campus in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The series features members of AIER’s expert research staff discussing key contemporary economic issues confronting many Americans
Manufacturing Boosts a Resilient Economy
New data on manufacturing released this morning helps bolster the case that the economy is firming after several months of weakness earlier in the year.
A Mild Forecast For Inflation
The American Institute for Economic Research is forecasting mild inflation for the balance of 2016, according to a new brief released today. This is in line with the sluggish price growth we have seen in recent years, said the author, AIER research fellow Jia Liu.
In Praise of Iowa City
Today we highlight Iowa City, which took first place in the smallest cities division of our Employment Destinations Index.
Stronger New Home Sales Are a Good Sign
New home sales showed strength in April, rising 16.6 percent to 619,000, according to new data out from the Commerce Department this morning. It was the biggest monthly increase since 1992, and the highest seasonally adjusted annual rate since the start of 2008. The increase was well above analyst expectations.
Find Your Way to San José
Today we shine a spotlight on San José, California, which took the top spot in the midsize category of our Employment Destinations Index, which we released earlier this month. The index ranked American cities by the attributes that are most attractive to young college graduates. The nine-factor formula centers on demographics, economics and quality of…
Online Shopping Gives the Economy A Lift
The American consumer is a big part of what has kept the economy expanding despite headwinds from abroad and a sluggish energy market.
Jobs Show Their (Hidden) Strength
Amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty, we’ve seen some encouraging signs from the labor market in recent days, even as some of these blessings have come in disguise.
