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The formula shortage: Economic impact and policy responses
The baby formula shortage has left parents and policymakers scrambling. What role did government policy — particularly the WIC contract system — play in leaving the market vulnerable to shortages, and what is being done to fix these problems for the short and long term? Continue Reading
Cryptocurrency Tax Implications in the Recent Senate Proposal
A new Senate bill declares a position on many of the unclear yet critical issues in regulating cryptocurrency, on which industry participants have been requesting guidance for years. What are the key provisions in this bipartisan proposal? Continue Reading
Organized retail crime: Economic impact and policy responses
A series of brazen retail crimes across the country have prompted calls for policy reforms to protect retailers and consumers alike. Continue Reading
The SECURE Act 2.0: Saving more for retirement
Many Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. A bill pending in Congress aims to help by creating more retirement savings options for longer periods of time. Joyce Beebe explains the ins and outs of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022. Continue Reading
A Review of Texas Start-ups 2020-2022
In Nov. 2021, President Biden touted the robust growth of small businesses in the U.S. As 2022 moves forward, how does this square with data on business growth over the two years since the pandemic began, particularly in Texas? Continue Reading
Good news about small business health care benefit cost after the COVID-19 pandemic
Perhaps surprisingly, the latest national data published by the U.S. Department of Labor suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has not given small businesses greater cause for concern over the cost of health care benefits. Continue Reading