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Hicks Commentary: The Biden vs Trump Economy - THE INDIANA CITIZEN This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks March 8, 2026 There is a simple way to cut…

There is a simple way to cut through the noise about whose economy is stronger — Donald Trump’s or Joe Biden’s. Pick a moment in time under each president and compare the numbers side by side.

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#nationalpolitics #economy #econchat #joebiden #donaldtrump

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Hicks Commentary: It’s Sell Off America Time Around the World - THE INDIANA CITIZEN This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 1, 2026 The value of the U.S. dollar…

The value of the U.S. dollar dropped against most foreign currencies in late January, while dollar-denominated gold and silver prices rose by record rates. In normal times, this would dominate every news...

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#nationalpolitics #economy #econchat #debt #usdollar

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Hicks Commentary: A Reversal of Rural Fortunes - THE INDIANA CITIZEN This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks January 4, 2026 Small towns are in for a…

Small towns are in for a sobering stretch of economic challenges as elected officials reverse pandemic-era policies that had been reviving them.

COVID-19 was a huge, unexpected opportunity for rural America. The pandemic brought jobs...

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#hoosiersky #econchat

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Trump considers $10 billion bailout for farmers as tariffs disrupt the market Explore how past bailouts and trade wars affected farmers

PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson: Trump considers $10 billion bailout for farmers as tariffs disrupt the market

Ask students: Do you think it is a good idea for the federal government to bailout farmers?

#sschat #econchat #EduSky https://loom.ly/C-RSQBc

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Is a bubble forming as AI investments drive economic growth? Learn about the economics behind a surge in investment in artificial intelligence

NEW! PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson: Is a bubble forming as AI investments drive economic growth?

Ask students: When have other tech-based bubbles burst and impacted the U.S. economy?

#EduSky #edtech #sschat #busedu #econchat bit.ly/3HQcxF6

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What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump Learn about the new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom daily news lesson:

What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump

Ask students: How do you predict these tariffs will affect the daily life of the average American?

#sschat #EduSky #econED #apgov #econchat #globaledchat bit.ly/3U3v17Q

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What If the Tariffs Work? Entertaining the Best-Case Scenarios of Trump’s Trade Strategy (With a Healthy Dose of Doubt) Exploring the unlikely upside of Trump’s trade war—with clear eyes and a skeptical heart.

Trump’s tariffs are wreaking havoc on the US and global economies. But... what if they actually work?

It's unlikely, but I walk through the best-case scenarios (and why I’m still deeply skeptical) in my latest post.

#Tariffs #TradePolicy #Election2024 #EconChat

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How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies Discuss how President Trump's trade barriers will affect markets in the U.S. and abroad

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies

Inc videos & discussion Qs and resources from @financialtimes.com for Schools #econchat #sschat #bused bit.ly/4hXWgKc

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winter break is for asking the important questions, like, "does the world need another academic writing a substack?"

(real question, i've been contemplating y'all)
#academicchatter #econchat

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U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024 With an activity inviting students to examine potential solutions to homelessness in the U.S.

@pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom Daily News Lesson: U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

Ask students: What solutions would you propose to policymakers & elected officials in your community and at state/fed levels?

w/ @lisad.bsky.social #sschat #SEL #econchat bit.ly/4fy3y6o

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