Reforming the U.S. tax code could contribute greatly to economic recovery. Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the dysfunctional manifestations of the 20th century tax code and create a simple code that fits 21st century reality.
Does the Fed have any more ammunition with which to influence economic recovery? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tools the Fed still has to influence economic recovery, but that list is smaller and less impactful.
Why isn't anyone in jail over the 2008 financial meltdown? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the people who caused the financial meltdown in Washington and on Wall Street have not suffered legal consequences.
What good can come from the dysfunctional debt ceiling debate? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to report on the debt ceiling debate and the possibility that something good could result soon.
Will the economy turn upward in the next year? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss current economic conditions and why he thinks we're not headed for a double-dip recessionary scenario.
How long with national housing problems impact recovery? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact of the housing on the economy and why GDP disappointed in the first quarter.
How precarious is America's economic condition? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the cautions of S&P and the IMF that the U.S. may lose its AAA credit rating and position as an economic superpower.
America needs more 21st century leadership. Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why government services, like health care, should be economically driven, plus the search for 21st century thinkers.
How did the 2010 economy turn out? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what was good and not-so-good about the economy in 2010, plus whether there is a disconnect between Wall Street Main Street.
What will the 2011 economy look like? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame with his economic outlook for 2011, including better GDP, declining unemployment, consumer spending and more, plus exports and foreign trade.
