Michael Busler

Michael Busler, Ph.D. is a public policy analyst and a Professor of Finance at Stockton University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance and Economics. He has written Op-ed columns in major newspapers for more than 35 years.

The role of government in capitalism: A delicate balance

The crux of political contention in contemporary America often boils down to one central question: what should be the role…

6 days ago

A Merger for Main Street

In the first nine months of 2025, U.S. merger activity surged by 10 percent compared to the prior year, marking…

2 weeks ago

Trump’s supply-side policies spark high growth and low inflation

With the federal government now reopened after a six-week shutdown, we’re witnessing some remarkably positive economic developments. The annual inflation…

2 weeks ago

Inflation Rate Declines: A Potential Path to 2% by Year-End

In a surprising turn of events, the annual inflation rate plummeted to 2.7% last month, catching many economists off guard.…

3 weeks ago

Interest-Rate Caps Aren’t the Solution to Our Credit Card Woes

Americans have just set yet another record — but it isn’t one to celebrate. Personal household debt has reached an…

3 weeks ago

Trump’s right: The affordability crisis is a misconception

The media has successfully convinced the public that Americans are grappling with an affordability crisis. After nearly five years of…

4 weeks ago

Trump’s prosperity will end talk of Socialism

Recent polls indicate that a significant number of Americans, particularly younger voters, are gravitating toward Socialism. This trend poses a…

1 month ago

Small Business Optimism Dips as Healthcare Costs Soar

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history recently came to an end as Democrats yielded to mounting pressure from constituents, labor unions,…

1 month ago

Don’t Cut Corners in America’s Mortgage Market

The American financial system is powerful but fragile It is an intricate engine that depends on accurate, reliable data to…

2 months ago

Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan Is a Home Run

Polls consistently show that housing affordability is a top concern for Americans. But we don’t need surveys to tell us what…

2 months ago

Elon Musk Is a Bargain at $1 Trillion

Recently, Tesla stockholders made a striking decision. They agreed to compensate Elon Musk up to $1 trillion if he meets…

2 months ago

Government Shutdown Is a Result of the Failures of Obamacare

As the government shutdown drags into its fifth week, the root cause is becoming harder to ignore: the Affordable Care…

2 months ago

Presidents Reagan and Trump share a common tariff policy

Recently, Ontario, Canada, made the questionable decision to air a clip of former President Reagan that misleadingly suggests he was…

3 months ago

The GOP Must Stand Firm During Shutdown

The frustration from the nearly three-week government shutdown is building. More government employees are missing paychecks, and many are starting…

3 months ago

The Fair Housing Act: A Barrier to Affordable Housing

Liberal advocates are expressing outrage after the Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rolled back the enforcement…

3 months ago