Eco-socialism? Hundreds of academics call for an end to economic growth
More than 200 academics signed onto a public letter calling on governments to eschew economic growth in order to plan for a “post-growth economy” based on wealth redistribution.
State Headliners: Sanders anti-Amazon bill a jungle for Vermont workers
Just 50 employees receiving a modest, average $10,000 in combined federal benefits would require your company to send the IRS an extra half-million dollars a year.
Moore: Gap expanding between those not working and job openings in Vermont
The gap between those not working and the need to fill jobs in Vermont is expanding. At the current rate of economic activity, we need to fill nearly 11,000 jobs per year just to stay at our current levels. Filling that void is imperative, and we must begin now.
Number of people on unemployment welfare at 50-year low
Filings for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week fell to the lowest number in nearly five decades, further evidence of a tight labor market and expanding economy.
Newspapers get relief as Trade Commission spikes tariffs on Canadian newsprint
American newspapers, their workers, and readers dodged a protectionist bullet last week when the U.S. International Trade Commission unanimously blocked the Trump administration from imposing tariffs on Canadian newsprint.
Moore: The leaf peepers are on their way — and that’s a good thing
The changing of the seasons means that the leaf peepers are on their way — and that is a good thing for the state economy. All of those visitors are looking for the unique experience that only Vermont’s foliage can present.
Do millennials really want socialism to kill Uber?
Why do millennials, who live their economic and social lives on their phones and participate more in the free market internet economy than anybody else, increasingly support socialists who would end or limit the opportunities that do so much to improve their lives?
In ditching NAFTA, Trump reaches deal with Mexico, invites Canada to join
President Donald Trump called a new, preliminary deal with Mexico “the U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement,” announcing Monday that he had kept a campaign promise to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Hallquist may seek economic growth in theory, but higher taxes in practice
Vermont Democratic nominee for governor Christine Hallquist is in favor of economic growth, at least in theory. In practice, economic growth takes second fiddle to higher taxes.
Campion: Scott, Degree should celebrate gains a little less loudly
Maybe this means Scott, and Dustin Degree, can celebrate the above gains a little less loudly. Decades of negative economic policies will take years to unwind, and a lot of work to undo what’s been done to Vermont.
Biz experts: Low unemployment rate straining Vermont’s small businesses
Record low unemployment numbers are starting to take a toll on the health of Vermont’s small-business sector, say business and labor experts in the state.
Moore: With election in sight, vote for a free-market economy
A thriving market economy results in job creation, higher wages, better benefits and better opportunities for employees. A thriving market economy results in more profits for the small businesses that are the backbone of our community.