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Is Seattle a warning against Hawaii raising its minimum wage?
The idea of increasing Hawaii’s minimum wage has never been a good idea, and with the coronavirus recession underway, it’s an even worse one now. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the University of Washington, explained why during...
How to navigate the ‘coronavirus recession’
This commentary was originally published March 15 in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ___________ With the coronavirus causing havoc for both the U.S. stock market and Hawaii’s tourism industry, now is not the time for state lawmakers to be increasing spending, taxes or...
Despite the stress, we haven’t lost step
This is a challenging time for all residents of Hawaii. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has been discussing the possible impact of the coronavirus for weeks. But even while advising caution in the face of a possible recession, we weren’t contemplating a situation...
VIDEO: The economic impact of the coronavirus
Grassroot Scholar Ken Schoolland talked about the ever-worsening economic impact of the coronavirus on the economies of Hawaii and nation on Jay Fidell’s “Corona Watch” program on ThinkTech Hawaii on Monday, March 16, 2020.
Grassroot Scholar takes freedom message to ‘Iolani School
Grassroot Scholar Ken Schoolland spoke earlier this month to scores of students at ‘Iolani School about how economics can help shape a prosperous world. Addressing the school’s economics club and about a dozen separate classes, Schoolland talked...