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Connecting The Dots Between The Economy... And Business!
Dr. Bill Conerly connects the dots between the economy and business decisions. As a consultant, he not only forecasts the economy but also helps business leaders understand how their challenges will change with the evolving economy. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Duke University and was ...more

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Economic Forecast 2018-2019: Demand Is Strong But Supply Is Weak
My economic forecast comes out to 2.7 percent growth in inflation-adjusted GDP for this year and 2.8 percent for next year.
Employee Quits Are Up: Is It Time To Raise Wages?
The number of employees quitting their jobs is the highest it has been since early 2008. The number of vacant jobs is the highest it has been since 2001. Is it time to increase wage rates?
The Next Recession: Cause And Timing
I know it’s coming, but I’m not sure when. We will have a recession within the next few years, which is an easy forecast.
The Economics Of 3-D Printing: Challenges
3-D printing offers tremendous opportunities, but it also brings a few challenges. I recently wrote about opportunities in 3-D printing; here’s my take on challenges.
The Economics Of 3-D Printing: Opportunities
The essential economic issue behind 3-D printing is that the price per unit produced is higher than traditional manufacturing, but the tooling cost is zero.
Cities Left Behind By Economic Change: Venice And Other Ghost Towns
When economic change removes a city’s reason for existence, the business and political leaders try to bring the city back.
How The Stock Market Falls In A Growing Economy
What will the stock market do when expectations change from Old Forecast to New Forecast? Stock prices must fall.
Economic Inequality: Political Control By The One Percent
This article concludes the series on the economic impacts of inequality. I conclude that there will be little or no impact on overall economic growth from the current trends in inequality
Will Fed Tightening Worsen The Deficit?
When the economy is strengthening, though, the deficit tends to fall. A stronger economy generates more tax revenue, as total wages paid increases and corporate profits increase.
Will Education Reduce Economic Inequality?
Can reducing inequality also stimulate economic growth?
Is Inflation Worse Than Reported?
A healthy economy always has changing prices, reflecting changing consumer tastes, incomes and changing costs of production. All of those things that influence textbook supply and demand can change from month to month, and prices change accordingly.
Economic Inequality And Social Friction
Is economic growth depressed by social friction arising from income inequality? While I seem to see this on every list as a reason, I don't believe it applies to the US much..The fourth article in my series on the economic impact of inequality follows...
Economic Forecasters Agree, And That's Scary!
Economists who forecast the United States economy are in about as much agreement as they ever are—and I find that scary. Compilations of economic forecasts are very useful. Most importantly, the average of forecasts has proved to be more accurate over time than any one forecaster.
Economic Inequality, Innovation And Cronyism
Does economic inequality lead to the end of growth spurts? This series of articles on the economic impacts of inequality has addressed some arguments used by economists at Standard & Poor’s in their paper on inequality.
Reshoring Or Offshoring: U.S. Manufacturing Forecast 2015-2016
Manufacturing is a tough, competitive business. Shipping across oceans has become cheap, as has international communication, so offshoring, reshoring or never changing are vital decisions.
Impacts Of Inequality: Economic Stagnation
Does economic inequality lead to economic stagnation due to reduced consumer spending? This is the second article in my series on the economic impacts of inequality.
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