Overview for recession

Gold's Value? It's What We Give it.

Eli Lehrer misrepresents my intentions in his most recent piece. To be clear, my article was not making a case for buying gold going forward per se. Trading in commodities is a volatile and highly leveraged activity, and I would not presume to advise the general public on it. As I said in my …

Written by Brad Schaeffer on Wednesday September 28, 2011

Advice to Public Sector Unions

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Written by David Frum on Saturday September 3, 2011

Be Euro-Scared, Very Euro-Scared

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Written by David Frum on Thursday August 11, 2011

Are Obama's Billions Backfiring?

Sustained productivity growth comes only as a result of capital investment that meets market needs. Simply throwing money at building roads, bridges, manufacturing plants or whatever doesn’t do the trick. The question worth asking now is pretty simple: will America’s current capital investment …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Monday June 13, 2011

College Degrees: No Longer Recession-Proof

In this recession, even a college degree won't protect you from joblessness. The recession is proving that even a college degree does not protect you from joblessness. This may fly in the face of the conventional wisdom but the evidence backs it up. A chart from a Cleveland Federal Reserve report …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday March 17, 2011

Household Debt Drop: Sign of Recovery?

U.S. consumers continue to pay down debt. Last quarter, household wealth rose $2.1 trillion. Is this the basis for a strong recovery? The basis for recovery? U.S. consumers continue to pay down debt. From the Wall Street Journal : Household debt fell by about 0.5%, the 11th straight …

Written by David Frum on Thursday March 10, 2011

New Grads: Advice from the Last Lost Generation

In the final installment of our young and jobless series, two survivors from the last "lost generation" provide some advice to today's recent graduates. With the release of new employment numbers, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday March 8, 2011

"Never Stop Trying": Advice from the Last Lost Generation

My generation also faced a tough recession. I don't know how, but we managed to survive. As hard as things are now, today's millennials have to believe they will too. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the …

Written by Gretchen Moran Laskas on Tuesday March 8, 2011

"Believe in Your Worth": Advice from the Last Lost Generation

It's hard to accept the uncertainty of the Great Recession, but never stop believing in the worth of your life and work no matter how much others may insult it. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of …

Written by Telly Davidson on Tuesday March 8, 2011

Geithner's Small Business Tax Hike

This week, Congress is considering reforms to the tax code. One proposal though could slam small businesses with the same rules and rates that govern large corporations. A House Ways and Means subcommittee is considering tax reform on small business. Treasury Department Secretary Tim Geithner has …

Written by Hank Adler on Tuesday March 8, 2011

"I Fear My Hard Work May Never Pay Off"

It's common to think of recent graduates as slouches mooching off their parents. My post-college life though has been one of anxiety as my loans and bills add up. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices …

Written by Bradley Alexander on Monday March 7, 2011

"The Best Minds of My Generation are Wilting Away"

This spring, I will be graduating with honors from a top-ten university. I should be excited about my future, yet, I find myself terrified. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they …

Written by Edward Phillips on Monday March 7, 2011

"My Generation Owes the Young More Sympathy"

I’m not a recent graduate, but also came of age in a recession. My generation was also unfairly denigrated by adults blind to economic reality. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they …

Written by Narcissa Smith-Harris on Sunday March 6, 2011

"I Just Want to Start at the Bottom and Work Hard"

During my long search, I've often psyched myself into believing I'm about to land a job. That's when it hurts the most: when you glimpse what should be. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the …

Written by Justin Gomer on Sunday March 6, 2011

"Even Engineers and Science Grads Are Hurting"

Many F F readers think only those students with liberal arts degrees are struggling. However, even engineering and science graduates are struggling to find work. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices …

Written by Martha Coleman on Saturday March 5, 2011

"I've Passed Three Bar Exams and Can't Find Work"

From 7 am to 11 pm every day, I spend all my time working for free as a legal intern, networking, and spamming my resume. But there just aren't any jobs. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the …

Written by Sean Bradenton on Saturday March 5, 2011

Stop Calling Us Slackers

My generation has recently taken a lot of bashing as slackers. But don't tell me that no one my age can know what it is to work hard. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they face …

Written by Elizabeth Downs on Friday March 4, 2011

Employers Wonder: "Is Something Wrong With You?"

Being one of the longer-term unemployed is especially dangerous: the longer one is without a job, the harder it is to get one. With the release of new employment numbers on Friday March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they face the …

Written by Richard Fair on Friday March 4, 2011

To Save a Generation

Today's job report brings good-ish news, but it will still be months before we hit full employment. For young people that could mean a lost half-decade of life. Bruce Bartlett's excellent column today offers another glimpse of the economic path not taken by the GOP: instead of pressing for …

Written by David Frum on Friday March 4, 2011

"I Learned How Desperate People Are..."

During my job search, I learned how desperate people are these days: there were many more people than me in the job market and many more qualified. With new employment numbers due Friday, March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they face …

Written by Robert Wilson on Wednesday March 2, 2011