Economy
Energy: Implementation
If you ask just about anyone who makes a living predicting the future of societies and economies in the developed world, they will tell you we are a technology drive society. New ideas, products, and systems will change our lives and get us out of any jam.
This is one post in a small series on energy in the US, focusing on energy independence and renewables.MORE »
Granary Corridor planning seeks to accommodate economic development and livability from 35W to 280
A bicycle and pedestrian greenway may be the most cost-effective transportation use of the railroad trench through Dinkytown, while new truck routes could increase access to I-94 and Minnesota Hwy 280. This scenario was among more than 16 options considered over the last several years by planners, architects and neighborhood residents looking at the Granary Corridor around the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Transportation engineer JoNette Kuhnau presented their Granary Corridor Study to about 80 neighborhood residents and other stakeholders on May 9 at Van Cleve Park in Southeast Minneapolis.MORE »
Energy: The Market
There is nothing more fundamental to the health of economy than energy costs, particularly the price of gasoline. There are more important things in life, especially food, but that cost does not rise and fall as rapidly and unpredictably as the cost of the gasoline that keeps our whole system running.MORE »
Romney's economic approach: Growth or austerity?
On the surface of it, the statement by top Romney advisor Eric Fehrnstrom is utterly ridiculous. “[Romney's] position on the bailout was exactly what President Obama followed.MORE »
What does the latest jobs report mean?
What happened to the jobs? Did the economy really crash down on job creation in March? If so, what’s to blame – higher gasoline prices? Is seasonal adjustment playing a role?MORE »
One in four: Poverty in St. Paul
What does poverty mean and what can we do about it in St. Paul? Those are the questions that framed the discussion when Operation St. Paul convened with nearly 300 people at the River Centre on April 4. Launched as a partnership between Hamline University and Community Action Program of Ramsey and Washington Counties, this event created an opportunity for the people in the community to talk to each other. MORE »
The economic and political truth about right-to-work legislation
The debate over the merits of a constitutional amendment making Minnesota a right-to-work (RTW) state is heating up. Proponents of RTW contend that it will make Minnesota more business competitive and produce jobs. Opponents respond that it will lower family incomes.MORE »
Cooperation and confrontation in Norway
I was delighted to recently read a profile of a tiny co-op in Norway on Stories.coop, a site associated with the UN International Year of Cooperatives. Undredal StølMORE »
Punk Economics: A fun approach to the serious issue of debt
Dave Barry was a kid when the Soviet craft sputnik was launched, sending out a “bleep” through low orbit all around the world. His teacher intoned to the math class that, “From now on, you kids are going to have to learn a lot more about math and science.” Barry added, “As if it was all our fault.”MORE »
Gasoline, an explosive issue
The editor of an online publication revealed more than a little frustration.MORE »
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