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The big diversity problem that no one wants to publicly admit

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Thanks to a Supreme Court ruling in June, colleges and universities can no longer consider race in admissions.…

Gene MarksAugust 28, 2023

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The economy is strong, but small businesses are as pessimistic as ever. Here’s why.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I don’t care how people spin it, but the economy is pretty good right now for most small…

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2023

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Small businesses in blue states are feeling the regulatory heat this summer

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s hard to run a small business in 2023. And it’s even harder to run one in a…

Gene MarksJuly 21, 2023

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Pennsylvania bridge collapse can be Josh Shapiro’s presidential moment — but he has to earn it

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) For the past two years, my wife and I have spent a few winter weeks on Florida’s Sanibel…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2023

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Florida’s immigration law doesn’t go far enough

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) On July 1, a new law is set to go into effect in Florida that aims to reduce…

Gene MarksJune 2, 2023

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Bankruptcies are skyrocketing — and that’s only half the story

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There isn’t an official recession, yet. But regardless, a large — and growing — number of U.S. companies…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2023

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National Small Business Week is a joke

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Last week was National Small Business Week. Did you notice? If you’re like most small-business owners, probably not.…

Gene MarksMay 8, 2023

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The one metric that matters when predicting a recession

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Every day I get bombarded with economic information from well-meaning economists who are trying to predict whether or…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

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The diversity, equity and inclusion backlash, explained

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) When George Floyd was murdered, many Americans wanted to do something. Some protested; others pushed to defund the…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2023

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Is the economy better than it seems?

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Interest rates are high. Banks are collapsing. Inflation is taking a bite. Businesses can’t find workers. Others still…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2023