Universities that specialize in supporting a single industry would provide greater student value and industry support.
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Tea partiers are trying to move public policy debates from one end of the economics ruler to the other, according to WSJ commentator Peggy Noonan
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Labor Day conjures up many misleading concepts of the past. It should be replaced by Talent Day to reflect the much greater contributions of human resources to the economy today.
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High income suburbs invest in high levels of services to deliver a strong return on investment.
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California voters approved a primary election system that may reduce the power of extremist candidates and voters. Without additional structural reforms, we are at risk that “things may fall apart” in our political system.
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Graduates are encouraged to balance the three worlds of commerce, choice and community. (Fairport Harding High School – May 27)
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Based on historical trends, Indiana will grow by 25%, reaching a population of 8 million in 2050. The growth will be highly concentrated in 10-20 urban counties.
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The growing complexity of the mortgage industry has exceeded the ability of the market or regulators to control it effectively.
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Banking provides a valuable social function. It is a complex combination of risk management, business judgment and competing interests. Financial reform should be grounded in a solid understanding of banking, economics and human nature.
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