Recession Outlook: Is this Year THE Year

By MacIverNews - February 5, 2024

ANALYSIS – Many economists predicted a deep recession in 2020… and they turned out to be correct—but in the wrong way. Now, at the beginning of the new year, an economic slowdown seems inevitable. Read More Recession Outlook: Is this Year THE Year

In Case You Missed It: Wisconsin Is Well-Prepared To Handle A Recession, A Path To A Balanced Budget, And A Look Into Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Problem

By MacIverNews - May 24, 2019

City of Milwaukee, Debt, Free Market, Governor Scott Walker, Governor Tony Evers, Housing Market, Lead Pipes, Recession

This week, reports indicate Wisconsin as well prepared to handle a recession; the Heritage Foundation outlines a path to a balanced budget; and the MacIver Institute takes a look at who is to blame for Milwaukee’s lead pipe problem. Before you enjoy a beautiful weekend on the lakes, here are some can’t miss articles for the fiscal conservative, in case you missed it. Read More In Case You Missed It: Wisconsin Is Well-Prepared To Handle A Recession, A Path To A Balanced Budget, And A Look Into Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Problem

Report: Wisconsin ‘Stronger’ In Recession Preparedness

By Matt Kittle - May 23, 2019

Budget, Debt, Federal Government, Fiscal, Flat Tax, Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, Medicaid, Moody's, Pension, Recession, Reserves, Scott Walker, Tax, Wisconsin

By M.D. Kittle – The people who love it will tell you Wisconsin is a great place to live, work and play. A new report by a leading credit rating company finds the Badger State also is a pretty good place to survive a recession. Read More Report: Wisconsin ‘Stronger’ In Recession Preparedness

U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977

By Matt Crumb - October 7, 2014

Economy, Labor Market, Recession, Workforce

The number of people in Wisconsin 16 years or older who are working or actively looking for work was 9th best in the country in 2013 at 68.6 percent. While Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate remained unchanged from the previous year, the 68.6 percent figure is still a 15 year low. Read More U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977

Study: U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977

By Matt Crumb - October 7, 2014

Economy, Jobs, Labor Shortage, Recession

The labor participation rate–the share of the population in the labor force–has dropped significantly across the U.S. since the recession. Wisconsin, which finished 2013 ranked No. 9, has faced a similar decline in its labor force participation rate. Read More Study: U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977