John A. Parnell, Ph.D.
By now everyone has viewed the Michelle Fields – Corey Lewandowski video dozens of times, if not frame by frame. I’ve drawn my own initial conclusions from the video, but I will wait to pass judgment until all of the facts are in. As videos depicting Michael Brown and others have underscored, there’s usually more […]
Read MoreIt looks like a Trump-Clinton race for president, but Cruz and Sanders still have mathematical paths to their party nominations. In this blog I grade these candidates on their ability to combat cronyism. For the record, I chose not to grade Kasich because he cannot obtain the number of delegates required to obtain the Republican […]
Read MoreWith the presidential primaries in full swing, we are being inundated with constant political analysis and poll results. Polling is mostly a science, but even when done correctly, the interpretations are often suspect. There are lots of problems with polling, but here are three serious issues to consider when digesting the next one. 1. Did […]
Read MoreIt was recently reported that Carrier plans to shift 1400 jobs from its plant in Indianapolis to Mexico in an effort to cut costs. Average wages in Indianapolis exceed $20 per hour, but would drop to around $3 south of the border. While union leaders are understandably upset about the move, it’s really about economics. […]
Read MoreSince announcing the closure of 269 stores globally (see previous post), there have been two interesting developments in the Wal-Mart saga. The company also announced that all of its workers will get a raise this month. Meanwhile, some of the workers at the Winnsboro, SC Wal-Mart Supercenter are soliciting signatures on a petition in hopes […]
Read MoreWalmart announced on Friday that it’s closing 269 stores globally, including 154 in the U.S. 102 of them are small, Walmart Express stores, but the list also includes 23 Neighborhood Markets and 12 Supercenters. This type of move isn’t uncommon for large corporations and shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign of failure. Firms should constantly […]
Read MoreI always learn a lot when I spend time outside of the US, often from unexpected sources. This week I’ve been in Nairobi meeting with business leaders and academics from Africa and other parts of the world, and also chatting for some everyday Kenyans on the street. Kenya ranks in the middle of Africa’s 50+ […]
Read MoreShortly after Trump proposed a temporary moratorium on Muslim immigrants I received a long email from someone who read my previous post on Trump and PC. The writer (we’ll call him Bob) asked if I plan to walk back my insistence that political correctness is such a scourge in light of Trump’s “over the top” […]
Read MorePolitical correctness is killing all of us, but now there’s Donald Trump. Before I continue this post, let me clarify that I have not endorsed Trump. His candidacy clearly offers some vigor and vibrancy to the field, but we’re still early in the vetting process. I largely agree with him on a number of issues, […]
Read MoreMany of the Republican candidates have been chastised because their proposed tax plans will increase the budget deficit. Pundits (and CNBC debate moderators) frequently argue that a net decrease in rates without cutting spending will increase the gap between government revenues and expenditures, thereby increasing the deficit. But this argument is problematic for one key […]
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