Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Postal controversies have been brewing in one way or another since financial inefficiency and deficits have become part of the post office’s legacy for a number of years, so whether the USPS should be allowed to expand upon its existing financial services and possible banking services is questionable. Since the postal … Continue reading Some members of the Congress want to allow the USPS to engage in financial services and banking. Is this really a good idea?
Economy
Symposium 2015: Should the United States return to the gold standard or a similar standard?
Owatanna, MN Correspondent-The United States should return to the gold standard. Going off the gold standard, along with several other changes in banking and monetary policy in the past 100 years, has led us to the financial precipice we stand upon today. Without returning to some sort of fiscal sanity embodied by a gold standard, … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Should the United States return to the gold standard or a similar standard?
Donald Trump has proposed a tariff on goods imported from China. Would this ultimately hurt or help the American economy?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL January 22, 2016 Owatonna, MN Correspondent-On the surface, the United States government imposing a tariff on a country that doesn't play fair when it comes to trade, like China, sounds like a good thing to do. We stand up to a cheater, exert our sovereign rights, and possibly add tax … Continue reading Donald Trump has proposed a tariff on goods imported from China. Would this ultimately hurt or help the American economy?
Symposium 2015: Is it time to end the current Social Security program for citizens under the age of 18?
Owatanna, MN Correspondent-According to the Social Security Administration website, "about 4.4 million children under 18 receive approximately $2.5 billion each month because one or both of their parents are disabled, retired, or deceased. Those dollars help to provide the necessities of life for family members and help to make it possible for those children to … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Is it time to end the current Social Security program for citizens under the age of 18?
Symposium 2015: Should the federal government increase progressive taxation or the federal minimum wage as a way to address income inequality?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-There’s a reason why Robin Hood is one of the most enduring characters in literature and film. We all love the idea of an outlier, a third party who swoops in to balance the scales, right the wrongs and (of course) rob from the rich to give to the poor. When I was … Continue reading Symposium 2015: Should the federal government increase progressive taxation or the federal minimum wage as a way to address income inequality?
With the prevalence of online shopping what incentive is there to retain brick and mortar retail locations?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL December 25, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-The prevalence of online shopping has put a dent in the incentive to retain a brick and mortar presence in regular shopping locales. Actual retail locations that are not associated with major giants such as Walmart, Sears, Macy’s, Kohl’s, J. C. Penney, Nordstrom’s and … Continue reading With the prevalence of online shopping what incentive is there to retain brick and mortar retail locations?
Does the holiday shopping frenzy do more harm than good? Are there unintended economic consequences such as health problems, missed work, lower work productivity, etc.?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL December 17, 2015 Owatonna, MN-As a card-carrying Libertarian, I fully support voluntary redistribution of wealth via financial transactions between two willing parties. Therefore, I have no intrinsic problem with the holiday shopping frenzy that takes place roughly between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. What I do have trouble supporting is … Continue reading Does the holiday shopping frenzy do more harm than good? Are there unintended economic consequences such as health problems, missed work, lower work productivity, etc.?
Should Recipients Of Government Funding (I.E Welfare, Food Stamps, Pell Grants, Unemployement, Etc.) Be Audited To Ensure Proper Use Of These Funds? Is There A Better Way Of Tracking…
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL April 20, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-With the record number of Americans and non-citizens receiving government funding, whether it be in the form of welfare, food stamps, Pell grants, unemployment and other assistance, measures should be undertaken to oversee what is being distributed through these various programs. Auditing to … Continue reading Should Recipients Of Government Funding (I.E Welfare, Food Stamps, Pell Grants, Unemployement, Etc.) Be Audited To Ensure Proper Use Of These Funds? Is There A Better Way Of Tracking…
Has Higher Education Become Just Another Big Business, Graduating Student In Fields Where There is No Hope For Employment? How Do We Address This Challenge?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL April 23, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Higher education has become just another big business as more and more colleges and universities are graduating students with little to no hope of future employment, and the causes are many. Most high school graduates and others pursuing higher education are indoctrinated by parents, … Continue reading Has Higher Education Become Just Another Big Business, Graduating Student In Fields Where There is No Hope For Employment? How Do We Address This Challenge?
Are Women Being Given Advances In The Workplace Based On Merit Or Do Companies Feel Pressured To Do This By The Media’s Focus On Women In The Workforce?
Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, April 3, 2015 Asheville, NC Correspondent- Despite the recent publicity surrounding the hiring of a few female executives, the promotion of women to high ranks within companies is relatively rare. In 2014, women comprised less than 15% of executive officers, 8.1% of top earners, and 4.6% of Fortune 500 CEO’s. … Continue reading Are Women Being Given Advances In The Workplace Based On Merit Or Do Companies Feel Pressured To Do This By The Media’s Focus On Women In The Workforce?
