Tag: Economics
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Sweatshops best alternative for some workers
While sweatshops are not the place most Americans would choose to work, they are often the best alternative available to workers in some countries. Pay is low compared to U.S. standards because worker productivity is low, and the process of economic development will lead to increases in productivity and pay. But most policies promoted to…
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Wichita should reject the fads Portland has followed
Urban planners say they can make our cities more livable, our downtowns more vibrant, and our traffic calmer. The problem is that urban planners do not understand how cities work, so all of their plans often turn out disastrously wrong.
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Leading index for Kansas economy improves
An indicator of future economic growth in Kansas has improved, not only in comparison to past values, but also compared to the national value and values for surrounding states.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday August 5, 2011
Today: Jobs report; Sedgwick County budget; There are emergencies, and then there aren’t; Debt ceiling bill seen as feckless; Higher fuel standards mean higher death toll; Myths about markets; What are rights?
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Balanced budget amendment is needed
Despite claims made by opponents, we desperately need a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.
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In Kansas, P.J. O’Rourke promotes free markets
Author and satirist P.J. O’Rourke appeared in Kansas to talk about liberty and free markets.
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Public-private partnerships: the problems
Public-private partnerships have many problems, and Wichita needs to be cautious as the city relies on them.
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Kansas Capitol renovations
The arguments of proponents of spending on the renovation of the Kansas Capitol building are mistaken.