Murray Weidenbaum

Government, Politics & Issues

Debt deal's done, but does it make sense?

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 2, 2011 - After weeks of speeches, posturing and negotiations, Congress has finally raised the…
Economy & Business

Beacon-omics 101: Foreclosures remain at the heart of the economic crisis

Mary Delach Leonard

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 27, 2008 - Recessions don't take a holiday, and Tuesday's numbers on home sales were more proof…
Economy & Business

Forget about the deficit for now and stimulate the economy, says conservative economist Weidenbaum

Mary Delach Leonard

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: November 21, 2008 - There are no heroes to be found in today's economic crisis, and it won't be over…