economy

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Opinion August 3, 2026

Should The “Back To School” List Include Child Tax Credits Or Tariffs?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Early August is the annual ritual of “Back to School Shopping” in America, where parents engage in shopping for their…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development August 3, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Decline Modestly on Falling Oil Prices

According to AAA’s weekly report, Georgia drivers are seeing modest relief at the gas pump as gasoline prices begin to ease, driven by lower crude oil prices and reduced concerns…

Government & Politics, State Government January 21, 2026

State economist says slow wage growth, higher inflation likely to continue

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 20, 2026 Georgia’s economy is showing signs of strength, but persistent inflation and…

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Energy January 14, 2026

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

by Amy Myers Jaffe, New York University; Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of U.S. forces’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás…

Business & Economy November 13, 2025

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After 43 days, the U.S. government shutdown finally came to an end…

Business & Economy October 29, 2025

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

by Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what…

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Business & Economy September 1, 2025

American capitalism is being remade by state power

by H. Sami Karaca, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Is the Trump administration trying to reshape American capitalism? Recent moves by Washington, such…

Business & Economy June 26, 2025

Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the “one, big, beautiful bill,” President Donald…

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Business & Economy June 16, 2025

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

by Andrew Fieldhouse, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the…

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Immigration February 19, 2025

Deporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices

by Francisco I. Pedraza, Arizona State University; Jason L. Morín, California State University, Northridge, and Loren Collingwood, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

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