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Fed Raises In Move To Combat Inflation

Fed Raises In Move To Combat Inflation

George Merkt, Contributor September 21, 2022

The Federal Reserve fully committed to its battle against rising inflation today by shocking the markets with a third consecutive rise in interest rates. The United States Federal Reserve chairman spoke...

Democrats' Reconciliation Package Promises to Build Back Broker

Democrats’ Reconciliation Package Promises to Build Back Broker

Kent Kaiser, Ph.D. August 3, 2022

Reducing inflation and finding smart solutions on healthcare issues are important goals for our government, and most Americans would support that kind of legislation to fix the economy and improve healthcare. However,...

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Trade Policy Hurting American Farmers

John Quinlan, Contributor April 20, 2022

Seldom do you go to the grocery store these days and not hear complaints about rising food prices. It may be surprising to hear that one of the main causes for high priced food is the scarcity and increasing...

The Orange Juice and Chicken Wing Shortage

The Orange Juice and Chicken Wing Shortage

Avery Gammie, Contributor February 19, 2022

When someone goes into a grocery store or restaurant, they may find that the prices of orange juice and chicken wings are significantly higher than normal. Even worse, they may not find orange juice or...

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Growing Concern of Persistent Inflation

John Quinlan, Contributor October 29, 2021

The onset of the Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated many changes in the US economy. Many have fallen upon financial hardship, and there is a large concern for growing inflation and the weakening purchasing...

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