Tag Archives: bureau of labor statistics

Something to Cheer About

Posted on December 9, 2014 by MN Gordon

This year’s on target to be a banner year for jobs growth.  With a month still left, total payrolls have already increased by 2.65 million.  An upsurge like this hasn’t been notched since the twilight of the last millennium. The … Continue reading →

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Why We Are All Doomed

Posted on September 16, 2014 by MN Gordon

Second quarter GDP, as reported in by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on August 28, grew at an annualized rate of 4.2 percent.  This follows up a 2.1 percent decline in the first quarter.  Just what is it that turned … Continue reading →

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Treadmill Economics

Posted on May 6, 2014 by MN Gordon

A day hardly goes by that doesn’t offer the unexpected.  Just when we thought the economy was rolling over to take a big fall something remarkable happened… “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 288,000, and the unemployment rate fell by … Continue reading →

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Tree Branch Economics

Posted on January 3, 2014 by MN Gordon

One trouble with government programs is they debilitate people.  Recipients believe they are getting a benefit when, in effect, they are being harmed.  Time and time again, under the influence of a benevolent hand of government, otherwise able and intelligent … Continue reading →

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