Dr Bruce Bartlett / 21-01-2010
Nicole Allen notes that working women have a strong affinity for government jobs even though they generally pay less than equivalent private jobs and she wonders why. The main observation I have from my years in government is that women with children really, really like the set work hours of the civil service. It’s very important [...]
Prof. Bruce Bartlett / 31-12-2009
Important questions to be asked by the end of 2009
What is your assessment of current economic situation in US?
I AM FAIRLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT SOLID GDP GROWTH NEXT YEAR BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT JOBS. I THINK THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WILL BE HIGH FOR SOME TIME TO COME.
How successful were president Obama administration actions (Fed etc) [...]
Prof. Bruce Bartlett / 30-12-2009
Medicare’s problems are even worse than official projections show due to increasing longevity. To the extent that health reform improves health quality, won’t that make the problem worse? Suggestion to Congress: Why not include rise in the age to qualify for Medicare as part of the health reform legislation?
At least raise it to the same [...]