Peter Morici
Columns by Peter Morici
Powell’s soft landing vs. recession is irrelevant
The economy is slowing, and inflation continues to impose unrelenting pain on working- and middle-class Americans. Published August 9, 2022
It’s high time for Republican hopefuls to challenge Trump
Las Vegas bookmakers are offering good odds Republicans will win both the House and Senate, but after those victories, what can they do? Published August 2, 2022
Biden is too ‘woke’ even for Democratic voters
President Biden is in deep trouble within his own party. In a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, 61% of Democrats indicated they would prefer a different standard-bearer in 2024. Published July 26, 2022
Powell’s fool’s journey chasing inflation
Curing inflation with a get-tough monetary policy alone is like trying to fix an antique Swiss watch with one hand. Published July 19, 2022
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