10/21: Any Way You Slice It…

By Barbara Carvalho If you are a devotee of politics or just a casual observer, you’ve been hearing a whole lot this election cycle about the enthusiasm gap strongly favoring the GOP and destined to send the Democrats scurrying for cover. The case for a GOP rout goes something like this.  According to the latest […]

9/30: Back to the Statistical Drawing Board

By Barbara Carvalho I couldn’t help but notice that, according to the NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research), the economic recession is over.  This caught me off guard because I was under the impression that the economy was still teetering, mired in a slump comparable to the Chicago Cubs qualifying for post-season play. So, I […]

7/13: Lingering Effects of the Economic Collapse

By Barbara Carvalho Since 1992, “It’s the economy, stupid!” has been the mantra of American politics.  Now, a frustrated electorate is waiting impatiently for any signs the economy is picking up. There have been faint, sporadic glimmerings of improvement in some economic news.  This month’s Marist Poll of Americans found that 33% of residents expect […]