Economy

Economy May 29, 2023

Debt ceiling negotiators reach a deal: 5 essential reads about the tentative accord, brinkmanship and the danger of default

by Bryan Keogh, The Conversation and Matt Williams, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on May…

Economy May 27, 2023

Why America has a debt ceiling: 5 questions answered

by Steven Pressman, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Republicans and Democrats are again playing a game of chicken over the U.S. debt…

Economy May 24, 2023

Biden and McCarthy strike positive tone after debt limit talks, but no deal yet

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy left their…

Economy May 23, 2023

A default on the U.S. debt would be far worse than a government shutdown. Here’s how.

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — A U.S. default on its debt would have a…

Economy May 11, 2023

US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might

by Michael Humphries, Touro University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congressional leaders at loggerheads over a debt ceiling impasse sat down with President Joe Biden…

Economy May 5, 2023

U.S. default could begin June 8 without agreement, top economist tells Congress

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — Unless Congress can strike a deal, the U.S. Treasury…

Economy May 2, 2023

Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what’s at stake

by Matt Williams, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Economy May 2, 2023

Georgia Power argues new rate hike request this week ahead of summer peak electricity demand

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 1, 2023 Georgia Power executives predict the nation’s first nuclear plant expansion in…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy May 1, 2023

Despite increase in demand, Georgia gasoline prices dropped on decrease in crude oil prices

Gasoline prices in Georgia continued to decline over the past week, dropping an average of six cents per gallon. This happened despite an increase in demand, which would normally drive…

Gasoline prices April 24, 2023

Georgia Gas Prices Drop 2 Cents from Last Week

Georgia gasoline prices dropped slightly over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline,…

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