3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why economists can’t always trust data
Why economists can’t always trust data
To make progress in economics, it is essential that theoretical models be subjected to empirical tests that determine how well they can explain actual data. There are several reasons for the poor quality of economic data: Non-Experimental Data: Economists do not have the ability to perform experiments, except in a very limited way. Instead, they must rely upon historical data.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The college affordability dream is dead for these students
The college affordability dream is dead for these students
Even students who work part-time while in college struggle to pay tuition.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on No, the bond market isn’t a bubble
No, the bond market isn’t a bubble
Despite the charge that the steep drop in government-bond yields reflects a bubble in bonds, the fixed-income market doesn’t meet most of the criteria used to identify a true speculative mania.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bitcoin jumps on Apple’s seal of approval
Bitcoin jumps on Apple’s seal of approval
The Daily Ticker’s Aaron Task and Henry Blodget discuss Apple’s bitcoin announcement at its WWDC this week.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bond Report: Treasurys sink for fourth straight session
Bond Report: Treasurys sink for fourth straight session
Treasury prices fall, sending yields higher for the fourth consecutive day.
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3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iranian oil exports on course to blow past limits
Iranian oil exports on course to blow past limits
Iranian oil exports are running above the levels the Islamic Republic agreed to when sanctions were loosened.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What Hewlett-Packard Needs to Do for a Succesful Turnaround
What Hewlett-Packard Needs to Do for a Succesful Turnaround
HP needs to continue aggressively investing in newer technologies to break away from hardware. Job cuts alone won’t get the job done.