Tag: economics

New PSEA Head Certified to Teach Economics—But What Kind?

The morning news brought the startling revelation that the newly elected head of Pennsylvania’s largest teacher union (PSEA) has a certification to teach economics. Two

allegheny June 9, 2011

A Glimpse into Pennsylvania’s Economic Thinking

The debate over privatization of Pennsylvania’s liquor stores has uncovered a very sad and costly lack of understanding of economics and a very strong attachment

allegheny May 8, 2013

Minimum Wage Foolishness

Once again local liberal op-ed writers are pushing for increases in government mandated wages. According to the latest misguided screed, workers cannot live on fast

allegheny August 5, 2013

Insights that Speak to You

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