Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
Opinion: Christmas Gifts Aren’t Wasteful
By John Hood Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season, there has come to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political analyst asserting that the exchange of Christmas gifts is a major lose-lose for the economy. I’ve read pretty…
Read MoreOver Half of Small Businesses Looking to Hire, Having Difficulty Finding Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small businesses reported a historically high level of job openings in November, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Overall, 53% reported hiring or trying to hire in November, down 2 points from the previous month. A seasonally adjusted net 21% of owners are planning to create new jobs in the next 3 months, up…
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