Economy

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Economy November 28, 2024

Trump vow to impose stiff tariffs at odds with anti-inflation campaign message, Dems say

by Jacob Fischler, Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 26, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that he would impose…

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Economy

A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs

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Economy

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Economy

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

Economy

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

Economy

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

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Economy

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

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Economy

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

Economy

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game

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Economy February 1, 2024

How metro Atlanta compares to other metro areas in terms of inflation

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College At one point during the pandemic, the inflation rate hit its highest levels since the late 1970s and early 1980s….

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Business December 7, 2024

Cobb adds 41 new businesses in the week ending December 6

Here are the 41 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 6. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

National December 7, 2024

How a director of national intelligence helps a president stay on top of threats from around the world

by Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In all the arguments over whether President-elect Donald…

Immigration December 7, 2024

Long-standing American principle of birthright citizenship under attack from Trump allies

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As President-elect Donald J….

Psychology December 7, 2024

Music can change how you feel about the past

by Yiren Ren, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood…

National December 7, 2024

Trump taps former Georgia U.S. Sen. Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 4, 2024 Former Georgia U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler has been announced as President-elect…

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Economy

Trump vow to impose stiff tariffs at odds with anti-inflation campaign message, Dems say

A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

The Biden-Harris October Jobs Report Was Better Than Trump’s Average Jobs Report

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game

How metro Atlanta compares to other metro areas in terms of inflation