Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Economic prosperity depends on integrity of government data
Government spending and monetary policy both influence and are influenced by economic performance.
Economic Analysis
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IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner’s predictions for housing, higher ed, energy and a potential tariff mess
If the Supreme Court finds that Presidents Trump’s emergency tariffs are invalid, the consequences for the government’s finances could be severe.
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Report: Golf tees up big economic impact in Indiana
An economic impact report from the National Golf Foundation, released Tuesday, suggests the business of golf is a $2 billion economic driver in Indiana.
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Central Indiana lacks educated workforce to fill high-skilled jobs, report finds
The report from Ascend Indiana and the Marion County Workforce Investment Board is the latest indicator that employers are leaving jobs unfilled because of a talent shortage.
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Economic study: IndyParks’ green impact goes well beyond plants, trees
Each dollar spent on Indianapolis Parks and Recreation generated about $3.13 in the local economy in 2019, with an economic impact of $106.8 million that year, researchers at IU’s Public Policy Institute estimated.
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Articles
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Who says generosity and capitalism can’t mix?
A gift to America is an excellent gesture, but we are pretty sure other motives are in play.
Economic, tech experts talk AI at Elevate Ventures event
Artificial intelligence is spurring big investments, big opportunities and big disruptions, speakers said at an Elevate Ventures event Thursday afternoon in downtown Indianapolis.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Holiday reminds us that gratitude is a dish best served voluntarily
Gratitude is “low-hanging fruit” for health, for, as the study’s author says, “Anyone can recognize what’s around them and express thanks to others.”
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Forbearance is more than a virtue; it keeps society’s systems whole
At its core, forbearance is a virtue: giving someone a break even when you are neither legally nor ethically required to do so.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Price bundling presents sellers, consumers with win-win proposition
To enhance profitability, it is always a good idea to make your customers better off.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: There are no solutions in economics, just trade-offs
Progress in one dimension—whether in employment, nutrition or economic development—often creates new problems that we struggle to solve.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Sunk costs are like inventory under the bridge
As golfer Ben Hogan noted, “The most important shot in golf is the next one.”
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Dominance as reserve currency boosts U.S. dollar
Central banks worldwide hold trillions of U.S. dollars in reserves.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Conspiracy theories endure because they’re tribal, profitable
These conversations made him wonder: What is a conspiracy?
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: A nation with free speech requires tolerance as well as courage
If your vivid metaphor is my hate speech, and vice versa, then we’re left with a chaotic and subjective standard that undermines meaningful discourse.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Americans will lean back toward embracing free markets
George Will reminded the audience that since the end of the Cold War, globalization has lifted more people out of poverty than any government program in history.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Business owners need to keep eye on elasticity when raising prices
To calculate the price elasticity of demand, divide the percentage change in quantity demanded by the percentage change in price.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Owsley showed how art of altruism benefits all
The beneficence of the Ball family has long blessed Muncie.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: You’re a player in the token economy
In economic terms, tokens are physical or digital assets that represent value and facilitate trade.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Acquiring factories shouldn’t be economic focus
There are no more afternoon traffic jams on Kilgore Avenue.
Pete the planner: An open letter to the investments I passed on
I didn’t have the risk tolerance, the cash flow, the patience, or maybe just the courage.
Business owners express optimism amid economic challenges, PNC survey shows
PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher said business owners nationally and in the Indianapolis area are optimistic about their prospects despite ongoing concerns about inflation and possible recession.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: When economic statistics lose integrity, bad things happen
The Federal Reserve uses BLS data to determine the inflation rate and whether the economy is in a recession.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Service groups like Rotary strengthen communities
Voluntary organizations like Rotary help citizens learn cooperation, leadership and the habits of self-governance.