Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy and Economics
Proposed in 1968 and officially designated a federal holiday in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...
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Tag: economics
Snake Eyes: Casino Growth and Declining Gambling Revenues
Later this month, a fifth casino will open its doors in Maryland, and in about two years, a sixth...
Read MoreWhy Are Retailers Open on Thanksgiving?
As we are carving into our turkey (or tofurkey if you don’t eat meat) and enjoying the company of our families and loved ones (dysfunctional as they all may be), many retail employees will have already have worked a full day....
Read MoreTO TAX or TO CUT: That Is the Question
Our nation and our state face enormous fiscal challenges ahead. The very essence of what government’s role should be is being questioned during these difficult economic times. Our nation is undergoing one of the most severe...
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Baggage Fees: A Good Idea
From an Economist’s point of view baggage fees are a GOOD idea! As I began reflecting upon...
Read MoreThe answer boils down to housing and mobility…
In the social circles that I often move in and amidst the cacophony of sounds one hears in most establishments that serve adult beverages , many individuals upon finding out what I do for a living ask me “when is the...
Read MoreExamining the immigration debate from a workforce-economics perspective
Immigration has been a contentious issue since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and declared this land their land. Therefore, it is not unusual that the issue of immigration has been raised recently, most notably with the...
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Slots and Maryland, Too Little Too Late?
Recently the Board of Public Works approved the purchase 5,000 video lottery terminals (slots) and...
Read MoreIs Maryland the Tax Hell That Many in Business Portray?
It is often said that first impressions last for a lifetime. In the past, many believed that Maryland had the motto “If you can dream it, we can tax it” as its tax policy while also being surrounded by states that had the...
Read MoreThe Seven W’s of Towson University’s 2010 Showcase: “Partnerships 2.0″
With the promise of spring around the corner, we at Towson University have been feeling more energized to continue strengthening our relationships with the outside business community. One way we will do this is by hosting a free...
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