-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
This is the fifth entry in “It’s the Economy, Stupid” a 15-part series analyzing the local economic news in five swing states. Despite reports to the contrary, this state’s economy continued to exist following the departure of LeBron James. Other than jilted sports franchises, it’s known for nuts, nearly forgotten Presidents, and airplanes. This heart-shaped state in the Midwest … Continue reading
This is the fourth entry in “It’s the Economy, Stupid” a 15-part series analyzing the local economic news in five swing states. Lavish Aspen, Crass South Park, and the venerated Mile High home of Tim Tebow all claim a piece of this next state. Although no candidate is likely to mount his conquest of the square in van styled … Continue reading
This is the third entry in ”It’s the Economy, Stupid” a 15-part series analyzing the local economic news in five swing states. It is in the Sunshine State where North is south and South is north – politically at least. It is a state made infamous for butterfly ballots and hanging chads, and is famous for Mickey Mouse and … Continue reading
This is the second entry in “It’s the Economy, Stupid” a 15-part series analyzing the local economic news in five swing states. It’s known as the Keystone, Quaker, Coal, Oil, and perhaps someday soon the Gas State (more on that later). But to its close to 13 million inhabitants who embrace its motto of “Virtue, Liberty, and Independence,” it … Continue reading
This is the first entry in “It’s the Economy, Stupid” a 15-part series analyzing the local economic news in five swing states. If the acrimonious debt ceiling debate of this past summer, the maneuverings and failure of the Super Committee this past fall, and the pivoting and re-pivoting to “jobs, jobs, JOBS,” by every presidential candidate has not … Continue reading
This post was originally published on the Mintz Levin Health Law & Policy Matters Blog. Written by Kevin Kappel and Jared Alves The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be due for new leadership as Don Berwick, its current chief executive, steps down today. If all goes according to the Obama Administration’s plan, Berwick will be … Continue reading
A research paper for ECON 396-001 Domestic Economic Policy. It addresses the history of federal government investment in new energies, the economic rationale for those investments, and the need to continue to invest in solar and other renewable energies despite the publicized bankruptcy of Solyndra. Written 16 November 2011 I. Introduction The now infamous solar … Continue reading
This post was originally published on the Mintz Levin: Health Law and Policy Matters blog. Written by Jared Alves and Kevin Kappel Stakeholders across the health care spectrum will soon compete for $1 billion in grants offered by the Health Care Innovation Challenge. The initiative, funded as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was announced … Continue reading
An essay for Honors 302: Entertainment, Comedy, & Politics: it critiques the stated objectivity of the news media, and assesses the value provided by Jon Stewart’s subjective interview style. Written 5 Oct. 2011. Jon Stewart, of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, critically engages guests in a style, which contrasts the purportedly objective interviews hosted by … Continue reading
An essay for Honors 302: Entertainment, Comedy, & Politics: it critiques the assumed historical divide between entertainment and politics, particularly on television, while arguing that embedding politics in entertainment connects it to an otherwise uninterested audience. Written 23 Sep. 2011. Advances in and deregulation of mass media ensure that we are bombarded by a near … Continue reading
Jared Alves 
You must be logged in to post a comment.