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.

Trump Must Demand Unconditional Surrender From Iran

The war with Iran has now stretched into its sixth month, and even the most steadfast supporters of President Trump…

2 days ago

State Regulatory Overreach Is Bad Medicine for Growth

States compete for investment, jobs, and residents. Taxes matter, but so does regulation. Every new mandate consumes resources and management…

4 days ago

The Next Phase of ‘America First’ Runs Through North America

For decades, American trade policy rested on a simple assumption: if manufacturing moved to wherever labor was cheapest, everyone would…

1 week ago

Minimal Social Programs Support Mature Capitalism

Critics often mischaracterize Capitalism as a ruthless, every-man-for-himself system devoid of a social safety net. In reality, Capitalism has always…

2 weeks ago

Energy Volatility Crosscurrents: Iran, Oil, and Pump Prices

High oil prices due to the Iran conflict are the only thing holding back a roaring economy. The American economy…

3 weeks ago

Labor Market Dynamics: Shortages and Economic Implications

The labor market is experiencing unprecedented dynamics as various industries grapple with ongoing labor shortages. From hospitality to manufacturing, businesses…

3 weeks ago

Biden’s inflation tax persists

The bill for Biden-era monetary policy is still coming due years later. Kevin Warsh’s inaugural meeting as Chairman of the…

3 weeks ago

The illusion of profitless benefits

In a well-intentioned bid to aid low-income residents of New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed an ambitious but…

1 month ago

Differing Goals cause today’s Deep Political Division

The stark divide within Congress is glaringly apparent. The Republican Party adheres to one vision of policy, while the Democratic…

1 month ago

With oil flowing, the economy’s “Golden Years” are starting

As global markets continue to adjust in response to international developments, one thing is clear: the reopening of the Strait…

1 month ago

American Transit’s plan to revitalize NYC

For most New Yorkers, hailing a yellow cab is an unthinking reflex of city life. You wave an arm, hop…

2 months ago

TrumpRx, good medicine and good economics

TrumpRx.gov is not just a remarkable achievement in President Trump’s efforts to make prescription drugs affordable; it has sparked a…

2 months ago

Healthcare Cost Debate Shines Light on Compensation

Let’s cut to the chase: Americans don’t need yet another lecture on why healthcare is a financial black hole. They…

2 months ago

End the Iran war now: Negotiation fails against fanatics

For roughly the past month, President Donald Trump has assured the public that the Iran incursion will end shortly. Americans…

3 months ago

Patent Trolls Game, Undermine International Trade Commission

The power to control the purse is more than a budgetary responsibility for Congress. It’s one of the most effective…

3 months ago