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The article focuses on the economic condition in the U.S. in 1966, with emphasis on the future of the business. It highlights the fact that the economy has developed some bothersome growing pains despite the growth of production, profits and personal income. It depicts the trouble in the state's initiative to accomplish an uncommon amount and strained its resources of manpower, materials, machines and money. Moreover, the concern and confidence of the businessmen for the future is cited.

The article presents business-related developments as of February 1923. Employers have introduced industrial democracy, profit sharing and bonus plans during the war-time scramble for workers. The French government's invasion of the Ruhr, the industrial heart of Germany, is said to have been stimulated by a desire to obtain a strange-hold upon Germany and German territory. Coal mine owners and miners had better strike when their agreement expires and both have exhausted the public's patience.

The article examines the business condition of several countries in Europe, the Far East and North America as of December 1934. Financial experts outside Italy believe the lira has fallen to the level of the German mark after the imposition of government control on the foreign exchange market for the lira. The largest budget in the history of the Japanese Empire has been approved by the country's Diet. There was a 13 percent improvement in business activity in Canada in 1934 compared with 1933.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Industry Studies Auto Styling as Key to Sell New Engineering," "Boom-Bust Cycle: How Well Have We Got It Tamed?," and widely acceptance of station wagons.

The article offers information on business spending in the U.S. It mentions that the government hopes for an increase of consumer buying in 1972 to raise economic prosperity however, consumers are spending fairly well that led businessmen to tighten up their money. It also mentions that businessmen are cautious on stocking additional materials and supplies due to large inventories collected in 1970. Moreover, business projects an increase of 9%-10% in equipment and plant pending for the year.

The article looks at the effects on business of the strike at the Pacific Coast in 1934. Accordingly, the strike is estimated to cost 700,000 U.S. dollars a day in San Francisco, 10,000 U.S. dollars in lost wages of strikers and 70,000 U.S. dollars per month to the federal and state relief bill. It traces that the laborers' complaints date back to the Shipping Board of U.S. President Thomas Harding when there were no overtime pay.

The article focuses on U.S. business and economy as of January 15, 1938. It notes an increase in petroleum products demand, business expansion in television industry, and that railroad companies should restore the balance between expenditure and income, and increase car supply. Aviation, electric, and food industries are also discussed.

The article discusses business conditions for the automobile industry in the U.S. as of November 25, 1972. Estimated domestic sales for the year is 9.24 million cars, coming with the rise in gross national product and personal income. It notes that industry leaders Ford and General Motors experienced problems with their new model startups, which led to continuing supply shortages. There has been a reported increase in the market share of compact, subcompact, and intermediate automobiles in October, compared to a year ago.

The article focuses on the attendance at the New York City's World's Fair and San Francisco, California's Golden Gate International Exposition which has not met expectations in the U.S. It states that New York has set it sights on 60,000,000 admissions while San Francisco is on 10,000,000 but totals lag behind forecasts and both are busy with schemes in boosting business between closing time. Details regarding the total admissions of both fairs are discussed.

The article discusses results of a survey conducted by the McGraw-Hill Economics Department which showed a bullish forecasts that pose a serious problem to economic policymakers. According to the survey, business predicts a 6 percent increase in corporate earnings in 1970, to a total of 95.2 billion U.S. dollars. However, Douglas Greenwald, a McGraw-Hill economist, prefers the previous forecast of a 6 percent decline in corporate profits. About 50 percent of all companies surveyed expect profit margins to widen in 1970.

The article provides an outlook for business conditions in the U.S. in 1946. Copper and copper wire are the consumers' durable goods that are likely to suffer critical shortage. Labor unions are expected to impede government-labor plans for advocating the guaranteed annual wage program. Also noted is the possibility that female workers will make up a larger proportion of nonfarm employment.

The article reports the St. Lawrence Seaway project on the Great Lakes, aiming to allow more ships to cross the upper Midwest of U.S. It mentions that private contractors under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will carve out a waterway in the channels of several rivers and lakes, including Detroit River, St. Mary's River, and Lake Michigan. It adds that the project is expected to stimulate economy in trade and shipbuilding industry in which several states were developing various structures.

The article provides an outlook for the business condition in the U.S. The business sector has received domestic development from President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he announced his price policy. The government's deflationary cycle has ended resulting to slow development in the field of currency, lending, credit or spending. The wholesale price index employed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has hit 88 percent of 1926.

The article comments on governmental issues affecting business and the economy in the U.S. The uptrend in prices and product is expected to increase agricultural income to 250 million dollars in 1936. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now requiring registered unincorporated issuers of securities to file an annual report. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering to hold a fair-trade practice conference for the tire industry.

The article presents maps of business conditions in the United States as of November 1, 1947, with attention paid to the improving and declining areas, the agricultural situation, and business activity.

The article discusses the performance of U.S. stock prices as of February 1, 1930 in the context of a market, described by the author as "bearish." The author pays special attention to the impact that business poses on stock prices. A forecast on the future performance of stock prices is presented as well.

The article discusses what the business sector in the U.S. needs to be able to improve as of March 1938. It recalls that the decline in business followed the exaggeration of the business correction and fears. It is said that convincing proof that the threats presented by political tinkering have vanished can make business turn around. It adds that proof of the separation of the Congress from the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is also needed.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the editorial "The Forest vs. the Trees" in the "Sidelines" column of the December 15, 1960 issue.