Research Reports – 10/04/2010

The Estate and Gift Tax MessSince the rules are so complex and the future so cloudy, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for dealing with estate-tax issues. But there are guidelines […]

The Estate and Gift Tax Mess
Since the rules are so complex and the future so cloudy, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for dealing with estate-tax issues. But there are guidelines to help you prepare for contingencies.
by Jeff Brown, Research Associate

Are Medicare Premiums Going Up?
Because of a little-known provision in the law, Medicare premiums will go up for some people, but not for others.
by Polina Vlasenko, Ph.D., Research Fellow

Meet Our Director of Research and Education
Dr. Steven Cunningham, who was a member of the graduate faculty of economics at the University of Connecticut for more than 20 years, took the helm as AIER’s Director of Research and Education September 15. Dr. Cunningham’s appointment was the culmination of an extensive search. He brings with him a rich array of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Business-Cycle Conditions – October 2010
The NBER confirms the end of the longest recession since World War II. The story now about the 15-month-old recovery: sluggish growth and continued high unemployment.
by Polina Vlasenko, Ph.D., Research Fellow