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Professor Emeritus, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Professor Peter Morici is a recognized expert on economic policy and international economics. Prior to joining the university, he served as director of the Office of Economics at the U.S. International Trade Commission. He is the author of 18 books and monographs and has published widely in ...more

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Jobs Growth Disappoints, Real Unemployment Hangs At 18 Percent
The Labor Department reported the economy added only 209,000 jobs in July. The unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent, but that hardly tells how tough the labor market has become for ordinary folks.
Stocks Could Rise Another 25 Percent
Stocks may be near record levels but the bull market is not done. Digital technologies permit businesses to use investors’ cash far more efficiently these days, and could easily push up stock prices another 25 percent.
Real Unemployment Rate Is At Least 18 Percent
Friday, the Labor Department is expected to report the economy added 235,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 6.1 percent, but that hardly tells the story.
Ryan's Entitlement Reforms Would Promote Work
Poverty is as endemic today as it was when President Johnson inaugurated the War on Poverty, and Paul Ryan is offering sensible proposals to change things for the better.
Yellen’s Denial Of Rising Inflation
Testifying before Congress last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen cherry-picked data on inflation by noting prices are up, on a year-over-year basis, less than the Federal Reserve's target of 2 percent.
Downing Of MH-17, Ukrainian Crisis Lay Bare US, European Weakness
The downing of Malaysia Flight 17 casts new light on just how inept and decadent the United States and Europe have become.
Yellen’s Denials About Inflation Will Curb Fed’s Independence
Testifying before Congress, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Yellen cherry picked data on inflation by noting prices are up, on a year-over-year basis, less than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent.
Up Next: A Double Whammy Of High Unemployment And Inflation
The economy is recovering from a harsher than normal winter, but the pace of growth the balance of this year and next will not create nearly enough decent jobs for the millions unemployed and recent graduates working at venues like Starbucks.
Washington Debauchery And The Fed Follies
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Yellen will testify to Congress Tuesday and Wednesday about the economy and future fed policy. We won’t learn much about either, because the Fed refuses to recognize the facts on the ground.
Even At Record Levels, Stocks Have Plenty More Room To Rise
Stocks may be trading near record levels, but the bull market still has plenty of room to run.
America's Economic Woes: Why Jobs Are Scarce, Wages Low And Government Can't Help
Americans keep hoping for a robust recovery -- one that delivers better paying jobs and decent returns on retirement savings.
Jobs Growth Improves But Hardly Enough
The economy added 288,000 jobs in June. Overall jobs creation has improved in 2014, but it remains far short of the 390,000 needed each month to keep up with population growth and genuinely reduce unemployment, and well less than the pace accomplished during the Reagan – Clinton prosperity.
Washington’s Bad Policies Stunt Jobs Growth
Thursday, the Labor Department is expected to report the economy added 211,000 jobs in May.
Five Tough Facts About Inflation And Fed Policy
Inflation is soaring, and the Federal Reserve is looking away.
Why I Can’t Be Both An Economist And A Liberal
In today’s America, I can’t be both an economist and a liberal.
U.S. Economy Poised For Stronger Growth
The U.S. economy is set to take off. Scarred by the financial crisis but on their feet again, consumers will lead the economy to growth in the range of 3 percent through the end of 2015.
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