http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/economy.xmlEconomy - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {7E54B814-C096-401E-889F-EA25A6A406DD}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2012/05/bromund-podcast-5-9-12Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D., David WeinbergerIn this week's Heritage in Focus podcast, Ted Bromund discusses the recent French elections and the future of the economy and freedom in Europe. David Weinberger hosts.Wed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400{D5DBCC1B-7138-4F50-903A-53922221C29E}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/volcker-rule-may-make-the-financial-and-banking-system-riskierDavid JohnThe Volcker Rule will be nearly impossible to implement without severe unintended damage to the U.S. financial system.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:52:00 -0400{99EDBB9C-D08B-4C3C-B0E7-1DA7195A2AB6}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/a-housing-market-without-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-effect-on-home-pricesNahid AnarakiAnalysis of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s interventions in the housing market suggests that their interventions have led to higher housing prices. Liquidating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is more likely to increase homeownership.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:08:00 -0400{BDDCFA01-D9F6-4244-A2F4-9DCC0ECDCAB8}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/john-stossel-on-government-free-enterprise-and-mediaRobert Bluey, Brandon StewartJohn Stossel's skepticism of government and his storytelling approach about free-market economics have made him a rock star in conservative and libertarian circles.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{DA813429-FC60-4093-BA05-8B9E41BE7DBB}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/darling-cbc-4-10-12Brian DarlingBrian Darling discusses the GOP primary race on CBC.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{A25A1E52-1890-4BF8-8826-B973AAB0E057}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/chao-fnc-4-6-12Elaine ChaoElaine Chao comments on labor statistics on Fox News.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{8EB55DE6-ABEB-4D41-960C-B4B7DC2D0D0B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/03/steps-to-economic-recovery-and-economic-growthJ.D. Foster, Ph.D.The risks to the economy remain great, and so too does the need to focus on jobs and economic growth. Last year, the economy grew at a pedestrian 1.7 percent, according to the latest estimates. Most private forecasts for 2012 are only slightly more optimistic.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:11:00 -0500{8F70C295-A232-4E34-A827-E694BA3EEB90}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/japans-national-budget-time-to-give-up-on-keynesianismDerek Scissors, Ph.D., Kumi Yokoe, Ph.D.Japan's 'lost decade' has turned into two: a low return on capital from government borrowing all but ensures weak growth. The borrowing must be halted, cutting spending by reducing subsidies, transfers to local governments, and pensions for those able to work.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:25:00 -0500{8F43AADE-0DAA-425C-9536-FCD6BFA56991}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/03/ortega-fnc-3-5-12Israel OrtegaIsrael Ortega discusses the Latino Vote on FNC's America's Newsroom.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{24FE4A91-84A6-4336-9AA8-DE71BDB15065}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/03/kreutzer-fox-3-4-12David W. Kreutzer, Ph.D.David Kreutzer comments on the Chevy Volt on WTIC.Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{AC232601-CFE2-4997-9D9D-0FE0A2C8C588}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/obamas-small-business-tax-proposals-wont-create-jobsCurtis DubaySome of the Startup America Initiative policies are on the right track, but they do not go far enough to spur the robust job creation the economy needs.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:07:00 -0500{9C791567-AA69-4574-B30F-FA69F053FDBC}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/infographic/2012/02/49-months-later-recovery-still-lagsHeritage Infographic on 49 Months Later, Recovery Still LagsWed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{6972004B-BD00-439B-8697-B9AF04A1A6D1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/infographic/2012/02/economy-add-jobs-but-slowlyHeritage Infographic on Economy Adds Jobs—But SlowlyWed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{8382DFAB-96AB-41D7-917A-43EEBBC92C3F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/delayed-recovery-historically-slowJames SherkIn his State of the Union address, President Obama pointed to two years of job growth and the fastest job creation since 2005. These numbers lack context. In the aftermath of the worst recession in two generations they represent a historically slow recovery.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:05:00 -0500{8099180B-AFEA-47FE-9B6A-ED28B2B7E6DE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/02/darling-fbn-2-14-12Brian DarlingBrian Darling debates the subsidizing of the Chevy volt on FBN's Follow the Money.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{63F0FED8-AA8B-4770-8EED-C5B2A5EB4003}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/02/testimony-on-attempting-to-bolster-the-economyJames SherkExtended benefits make sense only for humanitarian reasons; they do not bolster the economy and moderately increase the unemployment rate. Congress should reform the UI system to place a greater focus on returning the unemployed to work.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:18:00 -0500{54E742AE-F9F9-4AC2-862F-72E4A5521BB7}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/2012-index-of-dependence-on-governmentWilliam Beach, Patrick TyrrellThe Index of Dependence on Government highlights the gathering fiscal storm clouds. Today more people depend on the federal government for housing, food, income, student aid, or other assistance once considered to be the responsibility of civil society. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:33:00 -0500{F91B979F-6560-4165-9ABF-D872E74A126B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/infographic/2012/02/government-dependence-index-values-and-major-policy-changesHeritage Infographic on Government Dependence Index Values and Major Policy ChangesWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{E81704FD-E296-45AD-970F-F127A4FDFCCF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/infographic/2012/02/federal-employment-growth-highest-since-1968Heritage Infographic on Federal Employment Growth Highest Since 1968Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{5DA6CDDA-A3DE-4D8B-AF10-2A897CD5D92A}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/infographic/2012/02/welfare-and-low-income-health-care-assistance-surgesHeritage infographic on Welfare and Low-Income Health Care Assistance SurgesWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500