What is causing the labor shortage?
There has been much conjecture, but little evidence, as to why the U.S. is experiencing a labor shortage. Some say it’s because people are lazy and are exploiting the system. Some say it’s because greedy employers aren’t paying enough. Many people have made up their minds about “why” there is a labor shortage before enough…
By Allen Harris
July 12, 2021
U.S. shale producers can’t rescue us
Oil prices are up 70% since last year. Prices at the pump are well over $4.25/gallon. Everyone from President Biden on down is scrambling to find a way to reduce energy prices. Why, therefore, aren’t we looking at our own domestic oil producers? Unlike Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates, which can increase the…
By Bill Schmick
March 24, 2022