The Argument Over Free Trade Continues

Read Mankiw's latest regarding the ongoing debate over free trade. Economists and the public are at polar opposites on this issue. Now it is bleeding over into the presidential race.

Candy Sales Going Underground

"Sugar Pushers" roaming our halls. Teachers confiscating candy from students. What is happening in our schools. In Connecticut, an eigth grader and vice president of his class was forced to step down when he was apprehended with an illict bag of skittles. Any thoughts?

Financial Mess

Want a good explanation of the current financial mess the economy is facing, check out Paul Krugman's NY Times editorial. I usually don't agree with Krugman, but this is a very clear and concise explanation of today's banking crisis.