dsutter, Author at The Troy Messenger - Page 17 of 18

I am the Charles G. Koch Professor of Economics with the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University.

Daniel Sutter

On economics and charity

The Johnson Center hosts a conference this week on “Philanthropy and the Economic Way of Thinking.” The conference will bring to Troy economists and graduate ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Thursday, November 6, 2014 9:01 am

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What’s the best way to take out the trash?

Garbage would normally put most readers to sleep, but Pike County’s contract with Advanced Disposal has been news this summer. Our county offers a contrast ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:32 pm

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A cure for the Common Core

Perhaps the most controversial education policy of the past five years has been the Common Core, adopted to date by 43 states. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 10:42 pm

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Competition and education

The numbers definitely indicate that Alabama’s K-12 education system is in desperate need of improvement. For instance, a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce state-by-state comparison ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:22 pm

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Education and improving lives

Education is perhaps our nation’s most important industry, critical for both economic and personal development. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:07 pm

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Natural disasters and greed are a bad mix

Alabama faces a risk of devastating hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Do Alabamians need protection against predatory “price gouging” after natural disasters? Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:53 pm

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A better way to spend more on education

Alabama school districts miss an opportunity to save tens of millions of dollars every year. This is the conclusion of the latest installment of the ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:46 pm

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Minimum wage, minimal help

The ongoing campaign to increase the minimum wage raises numerous issues, some of which I have weighed in on before. One of the most important ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 10:47 pm

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Economists’ cost confusion

Last week I discussed how college football illustrated how costs are less tangible than people suppose. Many decisions affect the cost of operating a football ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 10:36 pm

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College football and costs

The economic landscape of college football is rapidly changing. This is the first year of the Bowl Championship Series “plus one” playoff, and lucrative new ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:00 pm

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