Tag: Daniel Sutter
Daniel Sutter: Are America’s AWOL workers playing video games?
The Great Recession and its aftermath produced a sharp decline in employment. Almost eight million more Americans would be working today if the labor...
Daniel Sutter: Independence, imagination and economics
We rightfully celebrate Independence Day. America’s founding generation demonstrated courage in fighting for independence against the greatest superpower of the time, and wisdom in...
Daniel Sutter: The retirement savings problem
Americans seem to have a problem saving for retirement. This problem has implications for our own lives and for employer-provided pension plans.
Over 60 percent...
Daniel Sutter: Forget Paris
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord last week, setting off a firestorm of criticism. For instance, a New...
Daniel Sutter: Just what the doctor ordered
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), an expansive bill which Republicans claim delivers on their promise to...
Daniel Sutter: Please tax us too!
Businesses generally, but not always, oppose taxes on their operations. Exceptions typically involve a “tax” which benefits the business and functions like a subsidy....
Daniel Sutter: Tornadoes are costly, even when they don’t occur
April is the peak of the Southeast spring tornado season. Alabama avoided any major tornadoes, but two events in Pike County illustrate the challenges...
Daniel Sutter: Selling hope to students
America’s first sports-only university opened last fall, and has already closed. The case illustrates a challenging dilemma for higher education generally.
Forest Trail Sports University,...
Daniel Sutter: Score one for juries
Alabama is currently the only state which allows judges to impose a death sentence over the decision of the jury. This is changing, as...
Daniel Sutter: An opportunity missed
Pop quizzes in opinion columns are generally lame, but a quiz is sufficiently appropriate for today’s topic that I will risk it. The quiz...
