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Economic Analysis
Holiday a reminder of the value of public service
May 25, 2009
Mike HicksMany lament the loss of what might be called timeless values. I place these into two categories; both are exemplified and
sustained by military service.
MoreState tourism advertising poses tough question
May 18, 2009
Mike HicksIf Indiana is to be marketed as a region, government will be the one to do it.
MoreEPA policies cannot force economic choices
May 11, 2009
Mike HicksWe are at a critical moment in environmental policy. We suffer a dearth of frankness on the matter that imperils the quality
of our decision-making.
MoreBuild your economy by assessing community
May 4, 2009
Mike HicksHard times present a fitting opportunity for communities to engage in useful self-reflection. In this case, deep thinking
on the regional economy could best be served by focusing on the fundamentals first, not the outcomes.
More'Buy local' offers no protection for bad businesses
April 27, 2009
Mike HicksThese days, the "buy local" crowd seems to have a stronger voice. I am gleeful about this for a variety of reasons,
but it
is helpful to view some of their claims with a bit of skepticism. At least that is what economists should do.
MoreCap and trade could be double-edged sword
April 20, 2009
Mike HicksCap and trade could lead us to a much cleaner, more prosperous future or it could devastate our economy.
MoreThe tax system has fluctuated throughout the ages
April 13, 2009
Mike HicksLet's reflect on the origins of the current income tax system to help understand it better.
MoreBonus outrage poor excuse for good public policy
March 23, 2009
Mike HicksThe wages paid by a company to its employees are a distinctly private matter.
MoreImproving livability is economic development
March 16, 2009
Mike HicksI am often asked the seemingly simple question, "Just what is economic development?"
MoreAnswer to stimulus formula equals inflation
March 9, 2009
Mike HicksWhen economists worry about the health of the banking system, it is primarily because we are concerned with a stable velocity
of money.
MoreMarket, not bailouts, should stimulate refinancings
March 2, 2009
Mike HicksMarkets, no matter how imperfect, not government programs, manage the economy.
MoreStimulus just way too big to spend this year
February 16, 2009
Mike HicksAfter much debate, the U.S. House and Senate have come together on a stimulus package. Whether it will work remains to be
seen. And the long-term impact of spending nearly $800 billion is a big concern.
MoreUnemployment data paints worrisome picture
February 9, 2009
Mike HicksThe most recent data on the U.S. economy continues to be worrying, but a little context remains helpful.
MoreProposed fiscal stimulus package has high costs
February 2, 2009
Mike HicksExpeditious and clever spending on roads, infrastructure and, in the half-dozen states where it is possible,
a tax cut will determine the success of the stimulus plan.
More'Sticky prices' help explain reasons behind downturn
January 26, 2009
Mike HicksMany folks have noted that gasoline and food prices have come down more slowly than they rose. Economists call these "sticky
prices," and they are a lot like the extra pounds many of us packed on during the holiday —they come off a lot more
slowly
than they came on.
MoreNew leadership brings hope and challenges
January 19, 2009
Mike HicksGrowing up in the Washington, D.C., area, I always recognized the importance of Inauguration Day. Schools were canceled, and
it was my
younger brother's birthday. A new presidency was always a celebration.
MoreSpeed is critical to success of stimulus plan
January 12, 2009
Mike HicksAll the serious talk in Washington for the next few weeks will center on an economic stimulus package. Up to now, the argument
has been for an extensive (perhaps a $1 trillion) program.
MoreCollege-affordability debate focusing on wrong issues
January 5, 2009
Mike HicksCollege affordability has gained a lot of attention over the past few years, but I am not sure that the simple focus on costs
is the right way to think about the
problem.
MoreUAW in tough spot as automakers seek concessions
December 29, 2008
Mike HicksA federal bailout for automakers Chrysler and General Motors won't fix their problems. I think a bankruptcy of these companies
is nearly inevitable.
It might also spell the demise of the UAW.
MoreEconomist puts present economy in historical perspective
December 22, 2008
Mike HicksThe clouds of darkness will pass, fear will be removed, and the light of the season will linger in those who seek it.
MoreSteepest job losses of recession are occurring now
December 15, 2008
Mike HicksBall State University's Indiana econometric model predicts that earnings in all of Indiana's
major economic sectors except health care will decline in the next three months.
MoreWorst fallout to come in waning days of recession
December 8, 2008
Mike HicksThe Dec. 1 announcement by the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research officially dated
the recession back to the fourth quarter of 2007.
MoreThanksgiving a time to reflect and cherish memories
November 24, 2008
Mike HicksHolidays are great fun, but Thanksgiving brings the most memories.
MoreBudget cuts threaten local economic data analysis
November 17, 2008
Morton MarcusBudget cuts could eliminate programs that gather and analyze local and state economic data. This would hurt businesses and
economic development officials, since they would not have the data that helps them see how their market differs from the state
and the nation.
MoreChanges in public policy don't get at root of poverty
November 17, 2008
Mike HicksThe fixes for poverty, and low-wage workers, are hard, deliberate and done family by family. This is why the cost of the welfare
program reforms implemented in 1996 didn't plummet with lower enrollment.
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First, the Athenaeum is going to have to get past the hurdle with the Lockerbie residents and the agreement that the parcel would be residential. Second, and in my opinion, this prime piece of property should include parking, PLUS, a black box theater(s), some market rate and affordable artist housing and a plan to renovate and reconfigure the second story theater. I would negotiate to add the DeHaan property surface parking lot into the development mix, place a one story surface parking garage on the DeHaan lot on the street level (for the Dehaan tenants use during the daytime) and add a second story to the garage that would become an addition to the current second story theater and then change the direction of the theater by moving the stage across the alley and on top of the DeHaan lot parking. You can add all the stage elements that are currently missing from the Athenaeum stage to make it more attractive for use by Ballet, Opera and traveling productions. Plus, the theater changes would probably help solve some of the soundproofing issues. Alas,it does not seem to be a part of the strategic plan to conduct a study to determine best use of the property. Seems like the current plan is a quick and easy move that ignores the property best use/potential and any strategic property planning for the effect on future generations.
I recall that MSA's pilings are still in the ground and hard to remove. It’s not likely any proposal will include significant underground construction/parking because of this. Start adding 2 floors of retail, 8 floors of parking and 5-10 floors of possible hotel, and/or 10-20 floors of residential, and you are at 30 floors already with possible expansion of all the uses. But then again I could be wrong.
Accoriding to their website there is no deadline to the Do Not Call list. What is this article referring to??
On what planet are they entitled to this largesse from the stockholders? These people make multi-million dollar salaries: Pay for your own personal travel.
It matters because they're already paid enormously fat salaries: Pay for your own personal travel. Being "taxed on it" isn't a valid excuse--so what? They're still being gifted a raft of luxury perks from somebody else's money on top of an enormous, lavish salary.