As the Obama Administration kicks off its first-year programs, especially administration of large federal bailout programs, the question of the role of government in business and how far government can encroach on the daily operations of those businesses is foremost in public policy debate.
Commitments to universal health care plus retirement benefits for the elderly have put European countries on an unsustainable course, according to a new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Martin Wolf, of the Financial Times of London will be the keynote speaker at the National Center for Policy Analysis Luncheon on Thursday, January 22.
During the current economic downturn, companies are laying off more employees than they have in years. But NCPA Distinguished Fellow Terry Neese says there are a number of companies looking to hire new employees, but they can't find qualified workers.
The one expenditure that a lot of people assume they have little or no control over is health care costs. Yet, a little common sense and a healthy dose of consumerism can reward savvy shoppers with significant savings without sacrificing care, says Devon Herrick, Ph.D., a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Economist David M. Smick's recent book, "The World Is Curved," shows that during the past quarter-century we have had a global "golden age of wealth creation and poverty reduction never …
President-elect Obama has appointed Jeanne Lambrew as Deputy Director of the newly formed White House Office for Health Reform.
If the federal government stopped the Medicare and Social Security programs tomorrow — collecting no more payroll taxes and allowing no more accrual of benefits — it would still owe up to $52 trillion to those who have already earned these benefits, according to a new study by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
One thing we can count on from our newly elected president is fresh ideas, some that were campaigned on and others that will be at the top of the president's …
There's With an eye on the current economic crisis, some experts say 401(k) plans should be abolished and replaced with a government retirement plan.
Small businesses will get hit with significantly higher health insurance increases in 2009, according to a Wall Street Journal article today. In some cases, employers are being quoted premium increases that are double what they were just a few months ago.
Despite reports that it's near impossible for small businesses to get loans, Terry Neese, NCPA Distinguished Fellow and small business expert, says since smaller community banks were not directly involved in the subprime lending spree, which was essentially the root of the financial crisis, they have money to lend to small businesses.
In the midst of the economic downturn, the U.S. credit crunch is beginning to have a dire effect on consumer's wallets, and they're beginning to notice their resources depleting.
The National Center for Policy Analysis has just published "What the Candidates Aren't Telling You About Their Health Care Plans" by NCPA President John Goodman.
John McCain and Barack Obama have turned Joe Plumber into the most famous small-business owner in America, bringing focus to small businesses everywhere, and the issues that are important to them.
General Tommy Franks has joined the board of directors of the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
A new NCPA study examines a quirk in the tax code that pushes married couples into a higher tax bracket than two unmarried single earners living together and earning the same combined income.
Plan Promotes Savings and Competition
In 2006, the Roth 401(k) plan was introduced as an alternative to regular 401(k)s, in which contributions are made with after-tax dollars.
In 2006, the Roth 401(k) plan was introduced as an alternative to regular 401(k)s, in which contributions are made with after-tax dollars.
The Census Bureau Tuesday releases its latest report on the status of the nation's uninsured millions.
A federal appeals court ruling on pollution monitoring demonstrates a social justice view and not a constitutional view of government, according to NCPA Senior Fellow H. Sterling Burnett.
The National Center for Policy Analysis is today releasing a study update on the topic of telemedicine.
Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing trends in Americans’ search for affordable, quality health care, according to an updated study by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Devon Herrick.
A debate team comprised of Noel Gordon, a high school junior from Henderson, Nevada and Hannah Ketring, a high school junior from Flanagan, Illinois were named the big winners at a week-long leadership camp hosted by retired General Tommy Franks.