Economy

Economy April 14, 2023

Why is Tax Day on April 18 this year? And how did early spring become tax season, anyhow?

by Thomas Godwin, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mid-April has arrived. And along with the spring sunshine, that means the often dreaded civic…

Economy April 11, 2023

I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here’s what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do so

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About two-thirds of all U.S. residents who file federal income taxes typically get a…

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

Economy April 10, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices take a significant jump on news of OPEC production cuts

Gasoline prices in the state took a significant jump over the past week on the surprise announcement of production cuts from OPEC. Georgia drivers are now paying an average of…

Economy April 3, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices stuck in neutral, but are expected to rise on demand increase; supply decrease

According to this week’s report from AAA, Georgia gasoline prices are stuck in neutral. Drivers here are currently paying an average of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which…

Economy March 27, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices remained unchanged over the past week

Georgia gasoline prices remained unchanged over the past week, according to the weekly report from AAA. Drivers here are currently paying an average of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded…

Economy March 23, 2023

Federal Reserve bows to bank-crisis fears with quarter-point rate hike, letting up a little in its fight against inflation

by Jeffery S. Bredthauer, University of Nebraska Omaha; Arabinda Basistha, West Virginia University; Joerg Bibow, Skidmore College, and Marketa Wolfe, Skidmore College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished…

Economy March 20, 2023

The collapse of major US banks leads to bills calling for more regulation

by V. Gerard (Jerry) Comizio, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Silicon Valley and Signature banks failed in early March 2023, government regulators…

Economy March 20, 2023

Gasoline prices dropped in Georgia over the past week on oil price plunge, slow demand

According to the latest weekly report from AAA, drivers in Georgia are paying a bit less for gasoline this week than Monday of last week. Drivers in the state are…

Economy March 15, 2023

Why SVB and Signature Bank failed so fast – and the US banking crisis isn’t over yet

by Vidhura S. Tennekoon, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that…

Economy March 14, 2023

Biden says U.S. bank deposits are safe despite tumult over California bank collapse

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden reassured Americans early Monday that their…

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