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

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

Business Planning Videos Video

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 …

6 May 2012

Conerly for IMA 2009 Spring Conference

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I’ll be speaking about the next decade, The Twenty-Teens, at the IMA 2009 Spring Conference in Myrtle Beach, discussing changes in economics, demographics, capital markets and technology–and what business leaders should do now to prepare …

24 Apr 2012

International Economic Forecast 2012-2013

Economy

I've described my international economic forecast over on my Forbes site, comparing my views to the recent International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook, April 2012. For a quick preview, consider the risks to the global …

20 Apr 2012

The Future of Telecom: An Economic Perspective

Economy

If Adam Smith had observed the modern telecom industry, he might have added some interesting insights. The father of modern economics noted that division of labor had led to great improvements in mankind’s material wealth, …

16 Apr 2012

Business Planning With Risk of Recession Pt. 3: Economic Contingency Plans

Business Planning Videos Video

How to maintain business plans for growth while also having contingency plans for a possible recession. Read full article on Forbes

4 Apr 2012

Strategic Planning Is a Waste of Time–At Most Companies

Business Strategy Economy

Strategic planning should not be a waste of time, but it often is. Confirmation of this common notion comes from a recent McKinsey Study, "How to put your money where your strategy is." They found …