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by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 22, 2013

Thinking About Higher Interest Rates and Lower Taxes

It would be great if the US came to the realization that lower taxes are good for economic growth....More
by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 19, 2013

Positive News from Europe -- Germans Balance the Budget

Germany’s ruling coalition is leading by example on budgets and deficit reduction....More
by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 14, 2013

Swiss Egalitarianism Runs Amuck With Executive Pay Limits

Egalitarianism has run amuck as Switzerland puts in place extreme rules curbing executive pay and power....More
by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 13, 2013

The China Housing Bubble

China faces two different housing problems which, with the announcement of new government intervention, will not drag on the economy in China....More
by Brian Beaulieu Mar. 7, 2013

Stock Market At Record High But Will It Last?

It would be wonderful to tell you that this great stock market rising trend can extend a lot further; but we don’t think it can....More
by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 5, 2013

Caught in the Middle: Rising Costs and Declining Disposable Income Put the Squeeze on American Consumers

Declining incomes due to rising taxes and cost of living will contribute to an economic slowdown later this year....More
by Alan Beaulieu Mar. 1, 2013

While There's Good News in Housing, Keep a Watchful Eye on the Future

Keep optimism over the good news from the housing industry in perspective, and remember that next year may prove more challenging....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 26, 2013

Keeping Sequestration in Long-Term Perspective

We have to face the choice of accepting spending cuts now or later. The difficulties will only be greater if we delay....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 22, 2013

Some Federal Reserve Board Members Expressing Concern on Easy-Money Policies

Some Federal Reserve Board members are growing uneasy over the central bank’s easy-money policies, commonly known as Quantitative Easing....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 21, 2013

If the US Can't Begin Serious Spending Reductions Now, When Will It?

Unrealistic economic growth expectations won’t solve our fiscal woes; instead, we need to move ahead with government spending reductions....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 14, 2013

Oh Canada: Canadian Markets and Fiscal Policies Are Positive Examples for the US

Canadian markets such as housing and taxation and revenue policies give the US a worthy example to follow....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 12, 2013

Healthy Trends in the US Energy Sector Bode Well for the Future

Positive developments in the US energy industry can provide long-term benefits to the US economy....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 7, 2013

Trouble Ahead from Chinese Lending Practices

A future economic slowdown could place Chinese banks and political leaders in a serious bind....More
by Alan Beaulieu Feb. 5, 2013

Sequestration is on the Economy's Doorstep, Again.

sequestration, US economy, fiscal policy, economic recession, spending cuts, tax hikes, bipartisan spending agreements....More
by Alan Beaulieu Jan. 31, 2013

Monthly Consumer Confidence Numbers Don't Tell the Full Story

The most recent consumer confidence number can’t help us see the long-term trends....More
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  Brian Beaulieu has been an economist with ITR Economics since 1982 and its CEO since 1987. He is also Chief Economist for Vistage International and TEC, global organizations comprised of...

Alan Beaulieu

  One of the country’s most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal of the ITR Economics where he serves as President. ITR predicts future economic trends with 94.7% accuracy...
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