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Most of Bill’s current writings appear on Forbes.com where he is a Senior Contributor.

31 Aug 2012

Can Oregon’s Legislature Adapt to Economic Cycles?

Economy Public Policy

I was invited to testify before a joint session of Oregon's Senate Finance and Revenue Committee and the House Revenue Committee to discuss how private sector businesses are dealing with economic uncertainty. I began with …

15 Aug 2012

Client Networking Conference 2012 08

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Allied Solutions Client Networking Conference, August 26-29, 2012, will include a presentation by Dr. Bill Conerly, “Credit Unions and the Uncertain Economy.”

25 Jul 2012

Housing Sales Not So Bad, But Journalism is Lousy

Economy

Once again let me rant about The Wall Street Journal's headline: New Home Sales Dropped: Sales of newly built homes in the U.S. fell in June to the lowest level in five months, showing that …

10 Jul 2012

Longevity: How Long You’ll Live and What Will Kill You

Health Care

Fortune Magazine published this great chart. You can read the commentary, but like all great charts, this one speaks for itself.

3 Jul 2012

Joint Leadership Conference 2012

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The Oregon Washington Joint Leadership Conference will feature Dr. Bill Conerly helping chamber leaders explore the territory of the new economy and envision a future in which chamber leaders help their members thrive in the …

28 Jun 2012

Using Staffing Companies to Reduce Unemployment

Economy Public Policy

I recently wrote a paper for the National Center for Policy Analysis. The summary: More than 75 years since the system was created, unemployment insurance is still a contentious issue. Whether the problem is a …

19 Jun 2012

Interviewed on Jim Blasingame’s Small Business Advocate radio show.

Business Strategy Economy Media

Find interviews with Small Business experts on the Small Business Advocate show

9 Jun 2012

Business Planning with a Risk of Recession: The Stance

Business Planning Videos Video

We economists are predicting light to moderate growth this year, but we’re also saying there is a significant chance of recession. That sounds weird, but the important question is, “What are you going to do …

6 Jun 2012

Economic Forecast Revised Down: Businomics Newsletter

Economy

I have released the June edition of my monthly Businomics(R) Newsletter. The economic forecast being revised downward is the biggest news (though it may not sound too much like news to some). On that link …

29 May 2012

Wood Products Forecast: Business Strategy in the Soft Rebound

Business Strategy Economy

A construction rebound is coming, but it will be a soft rebound, leading to a mild recovery in wood products demand. Although somewhat better times are coming, businesses need to be prepared for the challenges …

24 May 2012

Facebook IPO Not a Flop

Economy Investments

Is the Facebook IPO a flop? Not on your life. It’s a sign that Silicon Valley has gotten as smart about finance as it has been about technology. I like it. The smackdown of Facebook …

9 May 2012

Business Planning with Risk of Recession Pt. 2: Key Strategic Initiatives

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The economic forecast has a major weirdness. Most of my colleagues and I think that this year will bring light-to-moderate growth, but we’re also warning of the possibility of a recession triggered by the European …