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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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Ron Paul vs. the Federal Reserve: four epic moments
Ron Paul hasn't been the Federal Reserve's only critic, but he ranks among the most consistent and persistent in his charge that the Fed has debased the dollar and destroyed the wealth of Americans.
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Focus
Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on the economy
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Jamie Dimon's bizarre idea about why the recovery has stalled
Strict banking regulations are to blame, Dimon says. Really?
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Stocks end lower for sixth straight session
After Ben Bernanke's worrisome outlook on Tuesday, stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow losing about 21 points
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Stocks end down for fifth day after Bernanke
After gains early in the day, the session closed lower, with the Dow declining about 19 points
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New jobs down, unemployment up: Is the economy hitting a pothole or a ditch?
Unemployment increased to 9.1 percent in May, and only 54,000 new jobs were created. Economists point to lingering impacts of the tsunami plus rising food and gas prices.
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Stop the press! It's no news conference ...
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's first-ever official session with reporters was a reminder just how useful a term 'the press' still is.
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Two years after end of Great Recession, how are we doing?
The Great Recession officially ended in June 2009. That's apparent on Wall Street, less so on Main Street. But the economic recovery is gradually being felt in places like Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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Does inflation mean more than printing money?
The dictionary probably isn't the best place to look to find out
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Merger Mondays and malinvestment
The fact that most mergers fail doesn't stop CEOs from doing deals
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Are markets selling off in anticipation of more QE?
Sell-off could be part of the great correction, as QE2 comes to an end.
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Fed still lacks 'exit strategy,' but talks are heating up
Federal Reserve policy committee has most pointed discussion in a year over how to start tightening once the time comes, according to one source.
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Stocks power to multiyear highs for April
Stocks rise to highest levels since 2008. Dow gains 490 points for the month of April. S&P is up nearly 38 points.
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$5 gas: Is it around the corner for US drivers this summer?
$5 gas: With residents in nine states and D.C. already paying more than $4 for a gallon of regular gas, analysts ask if the national average will reach $5 a gallon this year.
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US economy slows sharply
Growth for the first quarter stood at 1.8 percent, down from 3.1 percent in the last three months of 2010.
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Gas prices, bad weather slow the economy
Gas prices, which are still rising, curbed consumer spending during the first quarter of the year. Bad weather, along with high gas prices, may be responsible for the 1.8 percent annual growth rate of the economy.
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Federal Reserve chief to Congress: Shrink the deficit
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waded into politics Wednesday – but stayed in the shallow end. He avoided a partisan position, but made it clear that Congress needs to correct America's fiscal course.
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Three reasons why President Obama finally released his birth certificate
Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck have their theories as to why President Obama released his birth certificate Wednesday. But has anyone considered: It could be great comedic material.
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Ben Bernanke pulls back curtain on Federal Reserve in first-ever briefing
Ben Bernanke held a press conference Wednesday – the first of its kind by a Federal Reserve chief. He said the US economy is improving, but there are few levers the Federal Reserve can pull now to speed up the process.
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Did Federal Reserve just tip its hand to a third round of easing?
Federal Reserve's statement says it will review size of its securities holdings. Instead of creating more currency, Federal Reserve could sell its securities and buy government bonds.
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In Pictures: Obama's West Wing
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Ben Bernanke, are $5 Wheaties a fluke?
Ben Bernanke and the Fed are trying to figure out if there is any funny business with price increases. But Ben Bernanke should see that the problem lies with Fed monetary policy.
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The wageless recovery
Inflation isn't the biggest threat to the economy. Falling into another recession is.
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The Fed speaks: Five times Federal Reserve chairmen made waves with words
The Federal Reserve, the institution tasked with guarding the economy against inflation and financial instability, has long made headlines for its words as well as its actions. An utterance from the chairman can help reassure financial markets or raise concerns about the economy. Now the central bank is moving to explain itself more openly in its first-ever formalized press conferences, so the opportunity for Fed officials to make market-moving pronouncements may increase. Here's a look at some moments when a Fed chairman has made waves with his words.
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Interest rates: Will the Fed signal a boost?
Interest rates were supposed to be kept low by the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program. Ben Bernanke will meet with the press on Wednesday, and investors will listen for clues about when the Fed might change its policy with interest rates.
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Bernanke center stage: one of five things to watch April 27
Bernanke press conference will be one for history books – and traders. Earnings will also be released from the likes of Boeing, BP, Starbucks, and Moody's.
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The roar of Ron Paul: Five of his unorthodox views on the economy
Ron Paul, the Texas congressman who is expected to announce an official "exploratory committee" for a presidential run Tuesday, is known for his passionate espousal of free markets and sound money. To supporters, Congressman Paul has stood as a lone voice of reason in Congress, wiser than Wall Street. Critics see his views on issues like reviving a gold standard or ending the Federal Reserve as simplistic and more dangerous than the ills he hopes to cure. Here are his own words on key economic issues:
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