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Tag: American Economy

American Economy

Osama Hajjaj, Cagle Cartoons, Abu Mahjoob Creative Productions —

Posted on Aug 3, 2011 READ MORE

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Federal labor statistics show that older Americans are much more likely now to be holding on to their careers—because they can’t afford to retire—while vast numbers of young Americans are failing to get on track in the job market. (more)

Posted on Jun 11, 2011 READ MORE | 1 COMMENT

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The U.S. Economy’s Stagnation Problem

The economic indicators for May aren’t pretty, throwing up red flags that American job growth and factory output aren’t enough to carry the U.S. economy into a recovery and forcing a critical look at the way the crisis has been managed. (more)

Posted on Jun 1, 2011 READ MORE | 5 COMMENTS

The Economist

Greenspan Forecasts Recession

Alan Greenspan used his powers of economic foresight Monday to caution Americans about a possible upcoming recession. While the former Fed chairman stressed that he can’t accurately predict changes far in advance, Greenspan speculated that we may see a dip in the economy within the year.