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.

Opinion
Michael BuslerJuly 31, 2023
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Biden’s inflation reduction victory lap is premature
President Biden recently took a victory lap when the latest economic data indicated the inflation rate for the past year…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJuly 25, 2023
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Labor Strikes Unleash Wage-Price Spiral
Two years ago, I warned that the excess demand created by massive government spending and a shockingly irresponsible expansionary monetary…
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Michael BuslerJuly 18, 2023
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SAG-AFTRA strike: Are employees entitled to a share of the profit?
Employees of Hollywood production companies recently staged a strike. Initially, it was just writers and supports personnel, but then the…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJuly 11, 2023
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Economists Divided on Future Economic Activity
Since the pandemic, it has been extremely difficult for economists to accurately forecast the economy. Most of the reason is…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJune 30, 2023
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Ending Affirmative Action will make the economy more efficient
The US Supreme Court recently said that Affirmative Action is no longer legal. Affirmative Action (AA) has been used to…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJune 27, 2023
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GOP must find a middle ground on abortion
The GOP must find a common ground position on abortion that appeals, at least somewhat, to the pro-choice voters. Historically…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJune 20, 2023
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Fed’s Pause Will Allow Inflation to Linger
Starting last June, I thought the Fed had it right and was fully prepared, as they said, to make price…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJune 13, 2023
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Inflation is tame in May, but likely to accelerate. Fed must raise rates again.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by only .1% in May. For the last…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerJune 9, 2023
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The debt ceiling bill shows the country is moving back to the center
Since the 1950s, the US majority was generally moderate and leaning slightly to the right (conservative). That changed in 2008.…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerMay 30, 2023
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The Debt Deal Can and Should Be Passed by Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden just announced that they have reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling.…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerMay 25, 2023
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Smoke at the Pentagon? Why D.C. must address market manipulation
New images of smoke billowing from the Pentagon, reportedly from an explosion, sent the stock market into a panic this past week.…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerMay 15, 2023
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The Solution to Inflation & Slow Growth Is Supply-Side Economics
The U.S. is currently experiencing an economic condition where both high inflation and little or no growth exist. Traditionally, these…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerMay 10, 2023
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4.9% CPI Proves Fed Must Be More Forceful in Fighting Inflation
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the Consumer Price Index for April. The CPI increased by 0.4%, bringing the 12-month inflation…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerMay 4, 2023
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The Fed Increases Rates a 10th Time — Still Not Enough
The Federal Reserve just announced the Federal Funds rate is raised by another 25 basis points, it’s the 10th increase…
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Opinion
Michael BuslerApril 27, 2023
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First Quarter 1.1% GDP Growth Points to a Recession
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP growth in the first quarter of this year was 1.1%. That’s a…
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