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How Utility Stocks Became Risky

With senators McCain and Obama in a virtual dead heat in the presidential race, the direction of economic regulation over the next four years is a big question mark. What are investors to do? Can they still find low-risk investments in utility stocks, ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  2 Sep 2008
Related Topics: John McCain,  Barack Obama,  AT&T Inc.,  Consolidated Edison, Inc.

Obama Could Stymie Foreign Investment

Foreign investment is a large and growing business in America, and it is integral to the health of New York City. Much, if not most, foreign investment passes through the city's banks, law firms, and accounting firms. Senator Obama disembarks facing ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  26 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama

A Credible Economic Threat to Russia

Before invading Georgia, Prime Minister Putin of Russia surely weighed the consequences. He likely assumed correctly that no country's military would intervene on behalf of Georgia. He likely assumed correctly that no country would take meaningful ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  19 Aug 2008

The 'R-Word'

The November election is just around the corner, and one of the great unknowns of this election cycle involves the health of the economy. Will the National Bureau for Economic Research, a research association of academic economists, pronounce that ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  14 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Potter Stewart,  Bill Clinton,  Ross Perot

Is Congress Following China on Internet?

The Olympic Games open this week, and more than a few journalists are indignant that those attending may not have full and unfettered access to the Internet. August 2007 images of the "Beijing Internet Police" that warn surfers they are being monitored. ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  5 Aug 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  AT&T Inc.

How CBS Lost the Super Bowl Case

If you listen carefully, you might still hear the echo of Champagne flutes clinking at the CBS headquarters and broadcasting offices around America, after the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals returned the $550,000 worth of indecency fines the network ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  30 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Federal Communications Commission,  Janet Jackson,  U.S. Congress

On Natural Resources, Use History as Guide

While petroleum gets the headline attention, prices for practically all metals, minerals, and agricultural and other natural resources have reached record levels in recent months. For the first time in perhaps decades, those holding investment ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  22 Jul 2008

When Thinking Economy, Think Exception

Most jokes about economists end with the economist making an unwitting and all too truthful statement that leads to his demise, and thus the economics profession feels Senator Gramm's pain this week. But few politicians want to address the substance of ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  16 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Phil Gramm,  U.S. Republican Party,  John McCain,  Freddie Mac,  Fannie Mae

Do Rotten Tomatoes Merit Bar Codes on Foods?

The Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Consumer Federation of America want bar codes placed on foods to make it easier for the Food and Drug Administration to better detect and control instances of food poisoning. But while expensive ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  8 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Food and Drug Administration

July 4th: The Holiday Of American Business

What is the most important American holiday for business? Some would argue it is the annual Christmas crescendo or the Mother's Day construction, but the purest form of holiday for American business is the Fourth of July. The holiday marks the ...

From HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, The New York Sun,  1 Jul 2008

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