By Dr. Eric Fruits, PhD EconInternational, Oregon economist The distribution—and redistribution of income—is back in the news. The Economist reported on study of the persistence of income distribution from generation to generation, which generated some discussion. Then, Gary Becker and Richard Posner jumped into the debate with some often overlooked […]

This CNN Money news clip reviews the recent problems NIKE has been having with their sponsored athletes and various downfalls with many occurring in just the past few weeks. As NIKE is tops in capturing the sports world best athletes it also ends up capturing those star athletes’ baggage. Watch […]

 By Career Builders, Thirty-nine percent of workers said they have dated a co-worker at least once over the course of their career; 17 percent reported dating co-workers at least twice. Thirty percent of those who have dated a co-worker said their office romance led them to the altar. This is […]

By U.S. Chamber of Commerce   The SEIU, which came out against the D.C. Circuit’s January 25, 2013, landmark ruling invalidating three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), now finds itself in a very awkward position: it just lost its own case in a decision last week […]

By Oregon Prosperity Project Education is critical to achieve our goals for job creation, higher incomes, and poverty reduction. Higher attainment fuels economic innovation and job growth, it enhances the life prospects of individuals and families. Higher education levels translate directly into lower unemployment and higher wages.   For the […]

Forbes Magazine does its annual team value ranking of how much each NBA team is worth.  Portland Trailblazers rank dead in the middle (15/30) at $475 million.  Followed by the team value (in millions) is the value change from the previous year. 1. New York Knicks $1,100m, 41 % 2. […]

From Stoel – World of Work by Tony DeCristoforo California law requires employers with five or more employees to provide pregnancy disability leave (PDL) to employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. New revisions to the PDL regulations have taken effect and include some notable substantive […]

University of Oregon Regional Economic Indexes By Tim Duy Oregon Economic Forum University of  Oregon Highlights of the report include: • Oregon economic indicators improved in December of 2012. The Oregon Measure of Economic Activity rose to -0.22, compared to a revised -0.76 in November. The three-month moving average improved […]

Small Businesses’ 2013 Legislative Wish List (Originally published in Salem Business Journal) By Jan Meekcoms Come bearing gifts. That’s probably a bit impolite to ask legislators wanting to attend the National Federation of Independent Business’s annual Small Business Day at the Capitol in Salem on April 11, but what a […]

CNN looks at the issue of California hitting $5 gas and why this is occurring here and not other places in America. Watch the video below.