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The article discusses the plan of U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump to create more jobs for Americans if he is elected in 2016. Trump is expected to roll back regulations and impose tariffs to achieve his goal. However, it is noted that Trump's target needs congressional legislation before policy changes could be enforced. In addition, Trump plans to further promote American brands.

Reports that separate corruption inquiries into the Iraq oil-for-food aid program have clashed, leading to difficult negotiations over information-sharing and access to witnesses. Negotiations to make sure the commission investigating the program would maintain the secrecy of any witnesses or evidence he made available, to avoid compromising the investigation of David Kelley, a U.S. attorney leading a separate investigation.

Reports that United States President George W. Bush put social security at the top of his economic agenda, calling for a reduction in frivolous lawsuits and for reform of social security and tax code. Impact of frivolous lawsuits on small business and medical practice; Public relations campaign to replace social security with a system of private savings accounts.

Criticizes the U.S. clothing trade to seeking economic protection even before being hit by foreign competition. Chinese export increases which have yet to materialize; Retailers' opposition to such proposal and desire to sell lower-priced garments to consumers; Abolition of garment quotas as a result of the 1994 agreement that also established the World Trade Organization.

Reports that top financial executives Robert Rubin of Citigroup and Peter G. Peterson of the Blackstone Group have urged U.S. President George W. Bush to take steps to narrow the budget deficit.

Replies to an argument favoring a devaluation of the dollar to correct the U.S. trade imbalance. Effectiveness of a falling dollar in curtailing imports; Effect on domestic production; Root causes of economic imbalances in the country not addressed by the government's devaluation policy.

Points out that while both presidential candidates, George W. Bush and John Kerry, seem to think that deficits matter, their comments about the federal government's shortfalls have largely missed the point. Pledge by both candidates to halve the deficit by the end of the next presidential term; View that the real action is in Social Security and Medicare.

Editorial. Comments on U.S. President George W. Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's handling of the economy. Results of Bush's fiscal policy; Signs of the country's slowing economy.

Reports that the U.S. Federal Reserve Board has signaled the end of cheap money by raising interest rates to 1.25 percent.

Reports that Senator John Kerry plans to cover the medically uninsured if elected president of the United States. Centrism in economic policy debates; Shift of criticism from jobs lost to the quality of jobs during President George W. Bush's term; Kerry's proposals regarding offshoring and labor unions.

Reveals the results of a nationwide telephone survey conducted by "The New York Times" and "CBS News" asking Americans whether they approve or disapprove President George W. Bush's handling of the economy.

The article discusses the campaign of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2020 U.S. presidential elections. Topics include Warren's ambitious economic agenda which aims to reform American capitalism to benefit most American families, Warren's call for an annual wealth tax on fortunes greater than $50 million, and her focus on how pretax income can be made more equal.

The article focuses on the optimism of corporate leaders in the U.S. amid trade dispute with China, government shutdown and looming economic threats that could hinder economic expansion. Issues and concerns discussed are potential trade agreement between the U.S. China, economic impact of the government shutdown including on home buying, and economic policy uncertainty in the U.S. and the world as a result of the shutdown and trade war.

The article profiles Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), and examines how his career in academics has shaped his economic policy. According to the author, Bernanke is perhaps the most innovate leader of the Fed based on his reaction to the recession and economic crisis caused in part by the collapse of the U.S. housing industry. Details are provided on his time at Princeton University and career in finance.

The article focuses on the relationship-building efforts of the U.S. technology industry with U.S. President Donald Trump for an economic agenda that furthers their business interest. Topics discussed are policies of the Trump administration that benefited technology companies such as lower corporate taxes and common interest of technology executives and President Trump in areas like deregulation and investment in Internet infrastructure despite disagreement on immigration and social issues.

The article reports on the increase in wages as unemployment rate in the U.S. declined. Topics discussed include the Economic Policy Institute's data showing the increased of the hourly wage of workers from 1995 to 2000, increased in the median weekly earnings of full-time workers in the middle of the pay rank in 2017, factors that contributed to the slow economic growth and economists' suggestions on policies to revitalize wage growth.

The article discusses the impact of U.S. economic policies to big companies. It highlights the opposition of the U.S. Department of Justice on the merger between cable operator Time Warner with telecommunications company AT&T and the plan of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to repeal the existing net neutrality rules of the Obama administration.

The article discusses U.S. president Donald Trump adopting a hands-off approach towards military by assigning more authority over military operations to the Pentagon. Mr. Trump is of the view that the National Security Council (NSC) should focus less on military operations and more on developing foreign and economic policy options.

The article discusses the advocacy of an ex-prisoner Richard Lipsky in criminal justice reform wherein he works with the government to reduce the barriers faced by former prisoners seeking employment in the U.S. It states that Lipsky was pleaded guilty for paying bribes to the senators for official actions. It also notes that Lipsky had been rehabilitated for making him eligible to consult for the labor union.

The article discusses the impact of the international trade policy of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on the domestic and world economies. Several scenarios are mentioned that will emanate from Trump's policies including the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, cases before the World Trade Organization and the imposition of tariffs on imported goods from certain countries. The danger of Trump's policy to the global economic system is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the video released by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump which promises job creation, renegotiation of trade agreements, lifting restrictions on energy production and imposing bans on lobbying. Trump described his transition as smooth and efficient. According to former press secretary Ari Fleischer, the video reflects Trump's effort to use technology in communicating with the public. Immigration is cited as one of the issues not mentioned in Trump's video.

The article reports on the significant flow of investors' money into U.S. stocks in 2016 in response to President-elect Donald Trump's promises of tax cuts, fewer regulations and a spend-thrift federal government. Particular focus is given to the impact of cash flow on the U.S. dollar's value. A warning was issued by economists on the implications of Trump-inspired economic revival for emerging markets. The strong performance of the U.S. stock market in November 2016 is discussed.

The article examines how Republicans could overhaul the U.S. Federal Reserve in the aftermath of the election of Donald Trump as president. Topics covered include Fed chairwoman Janet L. Yellen's aggressive campaign to promote economic growth, how Trump could work with Congress on new Fed constraints such as a formula for dictating its movements of interest rates, and signs that Trump may focus on fiscal policy and leave the Fed alone.

The article discusses Swedish tax policy in relation to income tax rates, corporate taxes, and estate taxes in the U.S., noting the popularity of universal programs and plans for a U.S. Green New Deal.

The article discusses the economic aspects of climate change and global warming in relation to the fossil fuels industry. Emphasis is given to topics such as a bill proposed by Republican U.S. Representative Bill Posey to prevent the federal government from requiring companies to estimate environmental impacts, discussions at the Climate Week showcase at the United Nations, and the predictions of companies such as Exxon Mobil for oil and natural gas prices.

The article focuses on the news conference held by U.S. Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet L. Yellen concerning interest rates. Topics covered include the mission of the Fed's official to take of the country's economy, the need for the Fed to raise interest rates much slower than its officials say they expect and the interest rate target envisioned by Fed officials. Also mentioned is the uncertainty about where rates are heading in the longer term.

The article discusses the economic and social condition of the younger workers in the U.S. It highlights the struggle of the younger workers in the payments of their student debt wherein the employers are embracing the younger workers. It also cites the implementation of bills that encourage the employers to help at their employees' student debts.

The article reports on a group of economists and policy experts, some with right-wing views and some with left-wing views, which issued a compromise joint set of recommendations for reducing poverty in the U.S. after meeting for over a year. It outlines their recommendations on matters including the minimum wage, the earned income tax credit, job availability, and marriage promotion. Comments are presented from participants in the group including Sheldon Danziger and Michael Strain.

The article discusses the impact of wealth gap to the cost and living standard of the families in the U.S. including income inequality and the increase of the minimum wage.

The article reports that Jerome H. Powell got Senate confirmation to become 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve with a final vote of 84 to 13. He is going to replace outgoing Fedchairwoman, Janet L. Yellen, on February 3, 2018. The author dosent see any major economic policy changes under him although he had criticized the earlier governor on maintaining low interest rates.

The article criticizes the monetary policy of the U.S., and talks of action taken by economist Ben Bernnake during financial crisis in 2008, false forecasting of higher inflation by economists in 2010, and infallibility of the American politicians.

The article discusses investors' caution as the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) nears a time in which it will taper its economic stimulus policy of lowering interest rates. Topics addressed include Fed officials' comments on potentially raising interest rates in the later part of 2015; expected market volatility after the Fed raises rates; and the views of investors such as John Bellows, Gibson Smith, and Karissa McDonough.

The article discusses a meeting of the U.S. Federal reserve's policy-making committee, focusing on Fed officials' considerations of how to communicate their economic stimulus approach of keeping interest rates low. Topics addressed include the Fed's considerations of U.S. job growth and concerns regarding a lack of economic growth in European economies, as well as officials' views on the appropriate time for the Fed to begin increasing interest rates.

The article reports the decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to reduce its holding of U.S. treasury bonds and securities, indicating its vote of confidence for an improving U.S. economy. Topics of the article include the term of current Federal Reserve chairwoman, Janet Yellen, programs initiated by the Federal Reserve, and comments made by leading economists.

The author reflects on the changes in social policy and immigration policy under the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump and outlines the impact of immigration on government budgets.

The author argues on the description and goals of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump on the American economy.

The article discusses the plans of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank as U.S. stimulus funding comes to an end. Topics discussed include the impact of inflation, the role of chairwoman Janet L. Yellen, and the impact of unemployment and the unemployment rate on the bank's policy decisions. The bank's buying of bonds in also examined.

The article discusses the economic views of U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) vice chairwoman Janet Yellen and former U.S. Treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers, highlighting their positions on government regulation of the financial services industry. Topics addressed include the possibility that Yellen or Summers could become Fed chairperson, their views on efficient markets, and their support of government involvement in derivatives markets.

The article discusses public debate regarding economists Lawrence H. Summers and Janet Yellen, who are regarded as rivals to replace Ben S. Bernanke as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. U.S. President Barack Obama's nomination process for the post, the candidates' attitudes toward economic growth, and Republican and Democratic attitudes toward economic policy are discussed.

The article reports that a transcript of an August 2007 meeting of U.S. Federal Reserve Board policy makers indicates that officials did not anticipate the subprime mortgage crisis in the U.S. housing market. Topics include the Federal Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis William Poole, and the Federal Reserve's eventual management of interest rates during economic recession.

The article discusses the departure of Timothy F. Geithner from his role as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in 2013, focusing on his work in developing fiscal policies during the U.S. financial crisis and recession of the 2000s. Topics include Geithner's reputation among senior U.S. officials, public opinion concerning his decision making, and Geithner's views about speaking with the press.

The author reflects on the legal controversy faced by the administration of the U.S. President Barack Obama upon the administration of the immigration policies in the U.S.

The article focuses on reactions by U.S. government officials to the continuing problems in the credit market created by the subprime mortgage crisis. After previous expressions of confidence, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is working with lenders on means to stabilize the market without the need for a government bailout. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a pessimistic assessment of both the mortgage and housing markets.

The author offers opinions on the U.S. economy and the wages it provides. For the past 30 years, average wages have stagnated except during real booms. The August, 2007 decline in employment raises the possibility the economy will experience a recession sometime in 2008. Economic growth since 2003 only produced significant wage gains in the last half of 2006, and those can be expected to end. Significant changes in government educational policy and health care policy will be needed.