COLUMNS

Chicago Daily News, 1979.  On economic issues of the day. (several columns)

"Next Great Depression Isn't Around the Corner," an op-ed article published in the Chicago Sun Times, March 6, 1988. 

"Let Free Market Forces Deal with Junk Bonds," guest column in the Pioneer Press, November 2, 1989.

"S&L Bailout Leaves Much Left Undone," guest column in the Pioneer Press, December 14, 1989.

"Moynihan's Social Security Posture is a Scare Tactic," guest column in the Pioneer Press, March 1, 1990.

"As Oil Goes, So Goes Recession," column in Pioneer Press, November 1, 1990.

"Beware of 'Miraculous Returns'," column in Pioneer Press, December 6, 1990.

"Recession?  Yes.  Depression?  No," column in the Pioneer Press, January 3, 1991.

"Cost of War in Human Lives, Now and Later," also published under different titles such as "Fighting Saddam Now, Later, or Not at All: A Cost-benefit Analysis," column in Pioneer Press, February 7, 1991.

"The Economic Consequences of the Gulf War," column in Pioneer Press, March 21, 1991.

"Stop Blaming Reagan for Income Inequality," column in Pioneer Press, May 2, 1991.

"U.S. Partly to Blame in Trade Deficit Dispute," column in Pioneer Press, June 13, 1991.

"Economic Signs Show Recovery," column in Pioneer Press, July 18, 1991.

"Economic Recovery Slow," column in Pioneer Press, August 29, 1991.

"Get Regulators Off Backs of Banks, column in Pioneer Press, October 10, 1991.

"Expansionary Policy Hides Real Problems," column in Pioneer Press, November 21, 1991.

"Pessimism News Exaggerated," column in Pioneer Press, January 2, 1992.

"U.S. Must Share Blame With Japan," column in Pioneer Press, February 6, 1992.

"Proposals Need Altering," column in Pioneer Press, February 20, 1992.

"Countering the President's Media Critics, column in Pioneer Press, March 19, 1992.

"Economy Obtains Benefits From Immigration to U.S.," column in Pioneer Press, May 21, 1992.

"Don't Mourn Amendment Loss," column in Pioneer Press, June 25, 1992.  (Constitutional Amendment to Balance the Budget)

"Forces Will Reduce Deficit," column in Pioneer Press, July 30, 1992.

"Net Gain, Some Pain in Trade Agreement," column in Pioneer Press, August 27, 1992.

"Candidates Must Be Honest About Jobs," column in Pioneer Press, September 17, 1992.

"Deficit Reduction Bad for Recovery," column in Pioneer Press, October 15, 1992.

"Economic Optimism Would Help Recovery," column in Pioneer Press, November 19, 1992.

"Begin Saving Early for Retirement," column in Pioneer Press, December 17, 1992.

"Clinton Must Turn Advisers Into Team," column in Pioneer Press, January 14, 1993.

"Campaign Promises Remain Unfulfilled," column in Pioneer Press, February 11, 1993.

"Clinton Makes Slip Bashing Drug Firms," column in Pioneer Press, March 11, 1993.

"Clinton's Health Proposal Caries Costs and Risks," column in Pioneer Press, April 15, 1993.

"Clinton's Proposals Costly to Recovery," column in Pioneer Press, May 13, 1993.

"Expect Inflation Up, Bond Prices Down," column in Pioneer Press, June 10, 1993.

"Tax Hikes, New Taxes Threaten Recovery," column in Pioneer Press, July 15, 1993.

"National Service Bill Poorly Timed," column in Pioneer Press, August 12, 1993.

"National Service Proposal: Bad Idea, Bad Timing," an op ed article published in The Plain Dealer, September 1, 1993.  

"Minimum Wage Increase Won't Help Economy," column in Pioneer Press, September 23, 1993.

"Intervention in Haiti, Somalia Affects U.S.," column in Pioneer Press, October 21, 1993.

"Clinton Needs to Test Health Plan Solutions," column in Pioneer Press, November 25, 1993.

"Economy in 1994: Promises and Threats," column in Pioneer Press, December 23, 1993.

"Stock Market to Rise a Bit or Remain Level," column in Pioneer Press, January 27, 1994.

"Health Care Costs Not Necessarily Bad," column in Pioneer Press, February 24, 1994.

"Clinton Plan Would Damage Health Care," commentary published in the Chicago Sun-Times, March 16, 1994.

"Balanced Budget Defeat a Positive," column in Pioneer Press, March 24, 1994.

"More Than Fed Caused Interest Rate Increase," Pioneer Press, April 28, 1994.

"Lower Dollar Not Harmful," column in Pioneer Press, May 26, 1994.

"Trade Status Benefits U.S., China," column in Pioneer Press, June 23, 1994.

"Health Plan to Bring Rationing, Controls," column in Pioneer Press, July 21, 1994.

"Economic Slowdown Not Sign for Alarm," column in Pioneer Press, August 18, 1994.

"An Economic Solution to the Baseball Strike," column in Pioneer Press, September 15, 1994.

"Productivity Counts Above High Salaries," column in Pioneer Press, October 13, 1994.

"INS Must Strengthen Front in Illegal Immigration Fight," column in Pioneer Press, November 24, 1994.

"GATT Will Benefit U.S. Consumers," column in Pioneer Press, December 15, 1994.

"Study Market History for Wise Investment," column in Pioneer Press, January 5, 1995.

"Lawmakers Will Need to Clear Tax Cut Hurdles," column in Pioneer Press, February 2, 1995.

"Greenspan Overstates Inflation," column in Pioneer Press, March 2, 1995.

"Balance U.S. Budget Without Gimmicks," column in Pioneer Press, April 13, 1995.

"Flat Tax, Keep Some of Old in New Tax System," column in Pioneer Press, May 18, 1995.

"Tariff Helps Clinton, Not U.S. Economy," column in Pioneer Press, June 20, 1995.

"Social Security System Pessimism Misplaced," column in Pioneer Press, August 3, 1995.

"Growth Ahead Despite 2nd Quarter Doldrums," column in Pioneer Press, August 24, 1995.

"Good Outweighs Bad in GOP's Proposal," column in Pioneer Press, October 5, 1995.

"Republicans Should Vote on Medicare Package as Whole, column in Pioneer Press, November 16, 1995.

"Economists Ignore Deteriorating Service in CPI Measurement," column in Pioneer Press, December 7, 1995.

"Economy to Slow in New Year," column in Pioneer Press, January 4, 1996.

"Boomers Can Boost Savings," column in Pioneer Press, February 1, 1996.

"Flat Tax Proposal Good for Discussion," column in Pioneer Press, March 7, 1996.

"New Telecommuncation Law's Future Implications," column in Pioneer Press, April 4, 1996.

"Tax Law Changes Add Up for 1996," column in Pioneer Press, May 16, 1996.

"Events Help Dole Campaign," column in Pioneer Press, June 20, 1996.

"Minimum Wage Increase is Tempting, But Wrong," commentary published in the Chicago Sun-Times, June 30, 1996.

"Cons Outweigh Pros on Indexed Bonds," column in Pioneer Press, August 1, 1996.

"GOP's Tax-cut Promises Boost Election Prospects," column in Pioneer Press, August 29, 1996.

"Economic Factors Help Candidates," column in Pioneer Press, September 26, 1996.

"Proposals Can Save Social Security Fund," column in Pioneer Press, October 31, 1996.

"Privatized Social Escurity Has Pluses, Some Minuses," column in Pioneer Press, November 28, 1996.

"Look for Untaxed Investments," column in Pioneer Press, December 26, 1996.

"Costs Hinder Usage of Internet Benefits," column in Pioneer Press, February 6, 1997.

"Politicians Shouldn't Set Inflation Rate," column in Pioneer Press, March 20, 1997.

"Caution Warranted in Market Future," column in Pioneer Press, April 17, 1997.

"Capital Gains Tax Cut Would Help Economy," column in Pioneer Press, June 19, 1997.

"Congress Should Nix Tobacco Pact," column in Pioneer Press, July 10, 1997.

"Warning: Tobacco Pact is Hazardous to Nation's Health," commentary published in The Chicago Tribune, July 27, 1997.

"FED Should Not Raise Federal Interest Rate," column in Pioneer Press, August 7, 1997.

"Striking Workers Lose in New UPS Contract," column in Pioneer Press, September 11, 1997.

"IRS Alternatives Add to Problems," column in Pioneer Press, October 23, 1997.

"Healthy Citizenry Good for Economy," column in Pioneer Press, November 20, 1997.

"Deflation Unlikely to Hit U.S. Economy," column in Pioneer Press, December 18, 1997.

"Rate Drops Predicted in Interest, Inflation," column in Pioneer Press, January  18, 1997.

"Asia's Money Trouble to Affect United States," column in Pioneer Press, February 12, 1998.

"Promise Doubtful for Social Security," column in Pioneer Press, March 12, 1998.

"Euro Creates Transition Problems," column in Pioneer Press, April 16, 1998.

"Social Security Change Won't Pass Congress," column in Pioneer Press, May 14, 1998.

"Justice Department Has Case in Lawsuit Against Microsoft," column in Pioneer Press, June 11, 1998.

"Tobacco Bill: Survey Would Give Unbiased View of Smoking," column in Pioneer Press, July 9, 1998.

"Competition to Transfer Data in Starting Stage," column in Pioneer Press, August 6, 1998.

"Republicans Show Change of Reasoning," column in Pioneer Press, September 3, 1998.

"Converging Troubles to Cause Decline," column in Pioneer Press, September 24, 1998.

"IMF's Rules Block Good Intentions," column in Pioneer Press, October 22, 1998.

"Negative Force to Win in Economic Battle," column in Pioneer Press, November 19, 1998.

"Two Ways to Acquire Wealth Over Lifetime," column in Pioneer Press, December 17, 1998.

"Trial Won't Hurt Us But Brazil Might," column in Pioneer Press, February 4, 1999.

"Better Solutions for Social Security," column in Pioneer Press, February 25, 1999.

"Precautions to Take for Y2K Uncertainty," column in Pioneer Press, March 1999.

"How War Strategies Can Affect Stocks," column in Pioneer Press, April 22, 1999.

"Time to Reverse U.S. Budget Trends," column in Pioneer Press, May 20, 1999.

"Education Proposals Receive Poor Grades," column in Pioneer Press, June 17, 1999.

"Free Enterprise System Produces Income Gap," column in Pioneer Press, July 15, 1999.

"Congress Will Agree on Tax Cut," column in Pioneer Press, August 12, 1999.

"Day Trading Helpful; New Laws Unneeded," column in Pioneer Press, September 16, 1999.

"Provide Aid Wisely to Foreign Countries," column in Pioneer Press, October 7, 1999.

"Rise in Price Index Hits Stocks, Economy," column in Pioneer Press, November 4, 1999.

"Despite Court Woes, Microsoft Corp. Has Consumers' Support," column in Pioneer Press, December 2, 1999.

"Investing in Stocks in 2000 and Beyond," column in Pioneer Press, January 6, 2000.

"AOL, Time-Warner Merger Thoughts," column in Pioneer Press, February 3, 2000.

"Hackers Pose Economic Threat," column in Pioneer Press, March 16, 2000.

“Greenspan Criticism Is Missing the Mark,” column in Pioneer Press, April 6, 2000.

“Consequences of Proposal to Reform Campaign Financing,” column in Pioneer Press, May 11, 2000.

“ Bush’s Sensible Plan For Social Security,” column in Pioneer Press, June 8, 2000.

“Economy’s Slowdown, Fed Policy and Inflation,” column in Pioneer Press, July 27, 2000.

“A New Source of Information,” column in Pioneer Press, September 7, 2000.

“Companies Must Plan For Likely Slowdown,” column in Pioneer Press, October 12, 2000.

“Gore and Bush Differ On Tax Cuts,” column in Pioneer Press, October 26, 2000.

“Should Public Debt Be Reduced?” column in Pioneer Press, November 16, 2000.

“Retirement Planning, Historical and Personal,” column in Pioneer Press, December 14, 2000.

“Government Should Work to Prevent a Recession,” column in Pioneer Press, January 18, 2001.

“President Bush Makes Savvy Moves From Onset,” column in Pioneer Press, February 8, 2001.

“Increase the Estate Tax Exemption to 8 Million Dollars,” column in Pioneer Press, March 22, 2001.

“Bush’s Puny Tax-Cut Plan Disappoints,” column in Pioneer Press, April 5, 21001.

“U.S. Economy Just May Revive,” column in Pioneer Press, May 10, 2001.

“President Bush’s First Four Months,” column in Pioneer Press, June 28, 2001.

“Democrats’  Control of Senate Was Overblown by the Media,” column in Pioneer Press, June 28, 2001.

“Condit-Levy Affair To Turn Off Voters, “ column in Pioneer Press, July 26, 2001.

“Partial Privatization of Social Security Would Be Wise Move,” column in Pioneer Press, August 16, 2001.

“Expansionary Fiscal Policies Needed,” column in Pioneer Press, October 4, 2001.

Also additional columns in 2001 and 2002.