One of my jobs as editor of a business journal is to pay attention to various indicators and what they, well, indicate, about the economy. Consequently, I spend a good portion of my time writing about unemployment rates, real estate sales and tax collections. I’m also something of a geek. Perhaps in another life […]
It’s a fundamental economic truth: Scarcity exists because resources are limited. It is a matter of unlimited wants versus limited resources. United States residents are unique and pampered. In fact, the U.S. has been called the land of the plenty when compared to other countries and economic systems. Americans are accustomed to fully stocked automobile […]
The Joe Biden administration is apparently confused about how public policy affects business and the economy. An executive order issued in July, for example, tried to assert more regulation of business would lead to more competition in the marketplace. That didn’t make any sense. More recently, a “fact sheet” from the administration asserts tax increases […]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of people have moved to rural America to establish a livelihood fueled by entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in July 2020 alone more than 550,000 new businesses were established in rural areas nationwide, a 95 percent increase over the previous year. The […]
Yeah, now it’s kind of a weak headline when last time it was a little inventive dating back to a time when school politics were a big thing and my dad ran for the board because the school district needed a new sheriff and more than a few deputies. So does Mesa County. I’ve been […]
Snazzy headline, no? Well, it is to me. It’s a combination of two taglines my dad used when running for the board of education in my hometown of Monroe, Mich., about 50 years ago. One tagline didn’t work. The other did. But I’m not sure which was which. I’m going to use this column to […]
Have you ever said to yourself, “Someone should do something about that?” What if that someone was you? Leading others by learning to lead from within is the theme of the Western Slope Economic Leadership Conference. The conference for high school juniors in the region is set for Nov. 2 at the Colorado Mesa University […]
I admit I tend to view the proverbial glass as half full rather than half empty. Presented with a pile of horse manure, I’m the guy looking for the pony. I guess I’d rather just count my blessings — cognizant circumstances could be worse and grateful they’re not. It’s an approach that applies to outlooks […]
Coloradans will soon receive a welcome surprise in the mail — a check from their state government. The controller’s office announced enough income tax revenue was generated to issue every Colorado household a modest but meaningful $70 refund. The idea of reducing the burden on taxpayers seems almost unheard of these days, especially as debate […]
I’ve been doing some research on big building projects and came across this little ditty because I like the comparison for the purposes of this column: “The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares in the Agra District in Uttar […]