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.

Rail Consolidation is a Tax on Americans

The eyes of the world are currently fixed on the Strait of Hormuz. With Iran closing this vital shipping lane,…

5 days ago

Iran Will Be Another Brilliant Trump Victory

The global stage is witnessing a transformation that few thought possible, yet it follows a familiar pattern for those paying…

2 weeks ago

The Key Variable for the 2026 Economic Outlook

As we move deeper into 2026, the American consumer is finding that affordability is becoming a battle. While the national…

3 weeks ago

Policy and innovation must align to fix housing affordability

Talk of affordability has come to dominate not only political debate, but everyday conversations. Today, the dream of home ownership…

4 weeks ago

The Social Security math problem: Choosing the least bad solution

Americans are approaching a mathematical reality that no politician wants to confront, but every taxpayer eventually must: Social Security is…

1 month ago

Trump’s Bold Strategy for Debt, Defense, and Growth

America finds itself at a historic crossroads. As President Trump settles into his second term, he is confronting a fiscal…

1 month ago

N.J.’s war on pricing software could make home rent even higher

In Trenton, New Jersey, lawmakers are searching for a new scapegoat for New Jersey’s persistent housing crisis, and they’re zoning…

2 months ago

Double-Edged Sword of AI: Job Creation, Yet Higher Unemployment

As we leap into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), we feel both excitement and trepidation. The advent of AI…

2 months ago

Latest data reveals short-term economic challenges

While the long-term outlook for economic performance appears robust, recent data suggests that our economy may be grappling with immediate…

2 months ago

The Overlooked Achievements Amid Trump’s Dramatic Week in Iran

In the whirlwind of daily news surrounding President Trump and his administration, notable achievements that would be considered significant for…

2 months ago

The state of the American economy is strong

Recently, President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, underscoring a clear message: the State of the Union is…

2 months ago

The tariff decision is both right and wrong

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump acted illegally when he imposed new tariffs on nearly all countries…

2 months ago

Jobs up, inflation down: Trump’s policies are working

Recent economic reports are painting a promising picture, showing a rise in new job creation across the country. Remarkably, as…

2 months ago

Trump Houses: A new path for first-time home buyers

For most Americans, the foundation of wealth-building is rooted in homeownership. With home prices typically rising 3% to 5% annually,…

3 months ago

Trump accounts will revive the American dream

President Trump recently brought our attention to an innovative initiative stemming from the Big Beautiful Bill passed last July: the…

3 months ago