National University System Institute for Policy Research

Past Years

EconoMeter: Who is thankful for what in this economy?: November 27, 2011 - The question: Can we be thankful for something going right in the economy this Thanksgiving weekend? Continue reading »

The supercommittee fails to come up with a debt plan.: November 21, 2011 - The supercommittee fails to come up with a debt plan. Continue reading »

Do presidential candidates deserve "A's?" in economics?: The question: Would you give an "A" to any of the GOP candidates or President Obama for their economics knowledge? Continue reading »

EconoMeter: Will holiday consumers spend more?: November 13, 2011 - Q: Are San Diego consumers in a better buying mood this coming holiday season than they were in 2010? Continue reading »

Home refinancing reform, medical marijuana, Occupy movement, solar rate proposal, Afghanistan, Petco leaving S.D.: November 6, 2011 - In response to Ron Lee (Letters, Oct. 31) with regard to my statement in the U-T Econometer (Business, Oct. 30) about President Obama's latest income redistribution proposal for homeowners' financing problems: The concept on the surface might appear to have some merit, but as often the case with seemingly well-intentioned actions, the results are far different than presented. Continue reading »