A little discussion of shutdowns with a local example thrown in to show that things do get better.
What does a shutdown look like?
Is $2 Trillion Enough?
I have yet to see the actual text of the legislation but I am looking at the news reports of what is included and I have doubts this will be enough. It is good though to see, finally, a fiscal response from the federal government.
Continue reading Is $2 Trillion Enough?On Point of View (KVLY-TV, Fargo)
Chris Berg had me on his show for an interview.
Oil and the North Dakota Sales Tax Outlook
There are many moving pieces in the economy, but oil in North Dakota represents a clear economic and budget issue for the state right now. I provide a first pass here.
Age Distribution and Epidemic Risk in North Dakota
A look at the concentrations of old and young by county in North Dakota to understand the rationale for a school closure.