The Hidden Costs of Trade Policies
Economics professor Kimberly Clausing explains how protectionist policies leave Oregon vulnerable
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Oregon Business - Economy and Finance
Growing Pains Plague Portland
Increasing numbers of homeless, budget gaps and ballooning affordable-housing demand were pain points for the city in fiscal year 2018-19, according to a report.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Taxing Times
As the tax year wraps up, businesses still have time to realize deductions and prepare for new changes coming in 2020.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Road to Recovery
Millennial- and Gen X-owned businesses inject new life into the remote farming and ranching communities of Burns and Hines.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
The $8bn Up For Bid
The state’s investment in a new IT system for buying goods and services could be a boost for small businesses.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Are Unions Back?
How a newly engaged workforce, high cost of living, and social media brought struggling labor unions surging back to life.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
The New Town Square
Business development catalyst, community hub or social services center, Oregon’s public libraries have evolved to serve all.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Amy Milshtein
Trade War Pounds Oregon From All Angles
While larger companies like Intel could mitigate the harm, smaller companies, especially farms, could face irreversible damage.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
‘People Don’t Have To Move Here to Find Work’
Economist Thomas Potiowsky discusses Oregon’s employment prospects.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Report: 10 Takeaways From Oregon's Economic Forecast
Oregon's economy continues to grow, but questions abound as societal issues take center stage and futuristic technology becomes a reality.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow