National University System Institute for Policy Research

EconoMeter: Is GOP economic plan better than Obama's?

October 2, 2010 - The Republicans in Congress late last month released their "Pledge to America," an alternative to President Obama's program to generate more jobs and improve the economy. QUESTION: Is the Republican "Pledge to America" a better approach to boosting the economy than the Obama administration's plan? Continue reading »

Two Tales of Tax Collection

September 9, 2010 - Last week, the city of Riverside began a key tax compliance program that promises to increase government revenue and the number of business taxpayers without increasing taxes. Continue reading »

EconoMeter: Are low interest rates enough to spur economy?

September 5, 2010 - We asked out U-T EconoMeter panel members to tell us whether low interest rates are enough to spur employment and a strong economic upswing in San Diego County. Here's what they said: Continue reading »

EconoMeter: No 'double-dip' ahead for San Diego, economists say

August 29, 2010 - Q: With the stock market, employment, housing, consumer spending and the general economy in jittery condition, do you think San Diego County will fall into recession again in a so-called "double-dip"? A: Yes — 0; No —7; not participating: 1 Continue reading »

Pursuing San Diego's Soccer Destiny

August 27, 2010 - San Diego has long been denied the chance to host a Major League Soccer team, but that doesn't mean we're out of the running. Continue reading »

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