Peter Morici
Columns by Peter Morici
Global appetite for dollars permits the U.S. to run the printing presses, but it’s not unlimited
The bounty of oil has made many developing countries initially rich but undemocratic and corrupt, and now the growing global reliance on the dollar threatens the same for America. Published March 26, 2019
Beyond the admissions scandal: $1.6 trillion in student debt slows the economy
The college admissions scandal lays bare the true weaknesses in American higher education — its obsession with athletics and liberal prejudices that subvert academic standards. Published March 19, 2019
Why America should go cashless
Most folks purchasing a Curry Chickpea Bowl at Sweetgreen or a Nora Roberts novel at an Amazon brick-and-mortar store reflexively pay with a credit or debit card or an app -- they might be surprised if they try a 20-dollar bill. Published March 14, 2019
Trump should call out Congress to boost the economy
President Trump's economy has been good so far, but to sustain the momentum and raise his re-election prospects he should champion policies that many Republican or Democratic members of Congress don't like, are inclined to obstruct but could be persuaded to accept. Published March 11, 2019
