MinnEcon Blog

For most of us, it's simply a hassle to change plans or providers. For people with disabilities and limited incomes, it can be a nightmare.
Farming: The Next Generation
In farm communities around Minnesota, farmers are wondering who will carry on their work after they are gone.
We've heard a lot about professions hurting due to the recession, but is it possible that consulting is one of those rare recession-proof fields? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consulting industry is expected to be one of the fastest-growing this decade.
As housing values drop, some eye the “swap”
Peggy and John Palumbo once hoped their home equity would finance their dream to open a restaurant. But when home values unraveled in the recession and they couldn't find a seller at the right price, they needed a new plan.