Peter Morici
Columns by Peter Morici
Supreme Court putting America back on track
The hard left has gone hysterical about recent Supreme Court rulings. Like former President Donald Trump and Stacey Abrams, it can't bear losing. Published July 12, 2022
Biden must abandon his white glove Russia policy in Ukraine
Accomplishing America's legitimate objectives in Ukraine will require a radical adjustment in U.S. and European policy. Published July 5, 2022
Soft landing for the economy still possible
Federal Reserve Chair Powell now recognizes accomplishing a soft landing will be difficult, but a lot will depend on Americans' tolerance for inflation above 2%. Published June 28, 2022
Managing the work from home rebellion
American businesses are ordering, cajoling and even bribing workers to return to their offices, but fear, pleading and free food don't stack up against some cold realities. Published June 21, 2022
To keep peace in the Pacific, we need to win in Ukraine
President Biden's recent statement that the United States would intervene militarily if China tries to take Taiwan by force was hardly a gaff. Published June 14, 2022
Stagflation will be Biden’s legacy
My inbox is stuffed with articles about the prospects for stagflation, but slow growth and runaway prices are descending on America right now. Published June 7, 2022
Biden’s infrastructure package delivers too little bang for the buck
President Biden has called the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act a "monumental step" that will create millions of jobs. Published May 31, 2022
High inflation becoming permanent
Americans should gird for a long, tough battle with inflation. Published May 24, 2022
Alito abortion decision may not be so earth shattering
Much that has been said and screamed from congress and on the streets about Justice Alito's draft opinion striking down the constitutional right to an abortion is either false or misleading. Published May 17, 2022
Powell is fighting inflation with a pea shooter
The Federal Reserve is getting serious about inflation -- but hardly serious enough. Published May 10, 2022
Why Biden needs some Republicans in his Cabinet
The Russian invasion of Ukraine laid bare NATO's weaknesses and the failure of free trade to enable secure borders and prosperity. Published May 3, 2022
Improving the lot of low-skilled workers
Wars, pandemics and recessions shake up businesses and labor markets. Published April 26, 2022
A crisis in Supreme Court appointments is coming
If the Republicans win the Senate, it could instigate an overdue crisis in judicial appointments. Published April 19, 2022
America’s national interests require tolerating some bad actors around the world
The loadstar of American foreign policy should be the security of our citizens and assets abroad, national prosperity and promoting human rights. Published April 12, 2022
The effects of a permanent daylight saving time
Americans are tired of losing sleep. Published April 5, 2022
This is not your father’s Cold War
In the Eisenhower-Khrushchev era, the West, Russia and China lived in rigidly separated economic spheres. Published March 29, 2022
Why voters are so unhappy with the economy and Biden
Americans have good reason to be unhappy with President Biden -- the economy stinks. Published March 22, 2022
Team Biden is not up to defending America
History will mark the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the moment hopes for a peaceful democratic world died. Published March 15, 2022
The religion of the left catches Biden in a web of failure
President Biden governs by political tropisms -- not great vision. That was on full display at the State of the Union address last week. Published March 8, 2022
Powell should target long rates to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve is about to get some tough lessons in economics -- about inflation, interest rates, overly aggressive environmental policy, labor markets and inequality and stock prices. Published March 1, 2022
