Jane Kiser - Dollars & Sense

Stablecoins: Crypto Kryptonite

Despite being called a currency, crypto lacks one of the most important characteristics that a currency (money) should have—a stable value.

Gerald Epstein Sep 26, 2025

Left Hook Economics

The Fed Versus Trump: How Much Does it Matter for Interest Rates Overall?

The Fed’s rate cut is likely to have little impact on mortgage interest rates. The reason is straightforward but rarely recognized in the abundant flow of commentary on Fed policy.

Robert Pollin Sep 24, 2025

Monthly Jobs Analysis

Stagflation on the Way?

The Employment Report for August 2025

Frank Stricker Sep 19, 2025

Jane Kiser is an economist with the Center for Popular Economics and a lecturer at Indiana University's Labor Studies division in Gary.

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Issue 215

Behind the Scenes at a 'Family Friendly' Workplace

Are U.S. businesses becoming "friendlier" to families? For all of the hoopla, you might think "family

Jane Kiser Jan 1, 1998