LARRY DeBOER: Looking over the fiscal cliff

Economics is not an experimental science. We can't say to Congress, "Honorable ladies and gentlemen, please drastically raise taxes and cut spending all at once so we can measure the effects on the economy of changes in the federal government's budget." This is not what elected officials do.

Chicago Fed studying 'overwhelmed' Gary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is studying Gary and nine other "Rust Belt" cities to better understand the challenges and opportunities they face in reshaping their economies.

Chicago Fed chief speaking to Lakeshore Chamber

HAMMOND | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Charles Evans will deliver the keynote address Sept. 26 at the eighth annual Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate wants to end the Fed

INDIANAPOLIS | Libertarian Andrew Horning will work to eliminate the Federal Reserve System if Hoosiers elect him to the U.S. Senate.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Financial scandals aid and abet continuing turmoil

“Greed … is good,” declared corrupt out of control investment banker Gordon Gekko in the hit film “Wall Street.” However, The Bible, Shakespeare and other influential sources argue to the contrary.

Financial ed advocates tout Money Smart Week offerings

GARY | Region bankers, educators and community group leaders are preparing to host a weeklong series of financial education seminars in connection with Money Smart Week.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Community bankers eager to help rebuild economy

The One Region, One Vision initiative of The Times of Northwest Indiana and the Quality of Life Council has taken hold in our community. A remarkable event occurred last month as more than 600 business, labor, academic and community leaders gathered to formulate the way forward for Northwest…

GUEST COMMENTARY: Change monetary policy to solve fiscal problems

If the United States were a functioning, representative democracy, the debate over the deficit crisis would not be limited to the Republican and Democratic parties' support of continued corporate dominance over the American people.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Unintended consequences put consumers at risk

Congress passed financial overhaul legislation last year that brought much needed reforms to America's financial system. The new law provides more financial safeguards, although consumers are learning that an unintended consequence of the reforms will be harmful to their pocketbooks.