U.S. businesses seek a more competitive economy

David Park — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:14:45 GMT

They say taxes and regulations put them at a disadvantage globally.

Community Colleges Prepare the Next Generation of Workers

David Park — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:48:45 GMT

Over the last several decades, the U.S. education system has fallen from among the best in the world to one of the worst among industrialized countries. The next generation of American workers lacks the preparation to step into the jobs of today in an increasingly global marketplace.

Small Business Optimism Falls: How We Can Turn It Around

David Park — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:25:04 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism fell three points to 91.4 in June, which was below the May level of 94.4 and the consensus expectation of 93.3. These declines were broad-based, as all but one of the components declined from their May levels.

Another sluggish U.S. employment report

David Park — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:01:25 GMT

The June employment report is a clean reading of where labor market conditions stand at this point in the recovery, and shows why we need serious health care, educational, energy and lending reform.

Lending reform is a key to strengthening job creation

David Park — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:37:09 GMT

The latest employment report suggests that the labor market recovery has lost significant steam, and prior mediocre job gains are not anomalies but trends.

The path to sustainable economic growth

David Park — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:28:03 GMT

While the year started with some hopeful employment numbers, job creation is trending in the wrong direction. Overall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for April is mixed, with softness in the headline numbers for April tempered by upward revisions to previous data.

The story behind the recent jobless claims

David Park — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:24:23 GMT

The real story is in the four week rolling average, nearly 375,000 -- roughly the same level as last spring's stagnant economic conditions.

Creative destruction and dynamic adaptation too complex

David Park — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:09:53 GMT

A look at why Netflix never implemented the algorithm that won the Netflix $1 million challenge shows why command-driven economic ordering and static regulations don't work.

Creative destruction, dynamic adaptation too complex2

David Park — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:55:08 GMT

A look at why Netflix never implemented the algorithm that won the Netflix $1 million challenge shows why command-driven economic ordering and static regulations don't work.

Evidence of a fragile recovery at best

David Park — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:25:22 GMT

Anemic growth in small business lending so far suggests weak prospects for economic expansion. In fact, it's only a step away from flat-lining.

Immigration Reform Is Key to Job Creation

David Park — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:43:53 GMT

There is continual talk about destructive regulations and burdensome red tape, but very little discussion over specific policies and regulations that are so burdensome and in need of reform. Well, here's one from a job creator: immigration.

Housing outlook is improving

David Park — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:05 GMT

While the details in February were significantly softer than weexpected, the recent upward trend remains in place - for example, thelevel of starts is well above the Q4 average of 670,000, consistent withmy view that residential investment will add to GDP growth in Q1.

U.S.-Korea free trade starts as opposition in Seoul vows repeal

David Park — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:58:35 GMT

Lowering barriers to trade almost inevitably and invariably works to the benefit of all nations involved, increasing trade and growing jobs. The new trade agreement with Korea will lower tariffs by 80 percent.

Red tape rising: Obama-era regulation at the three-year mark

David Park — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:37:57 GMT

During the first three years of the current Administration, 106new major federal regulations added more than $46 billion per year innew costs for Americans, according to a new Heritage Foundation study.

It's a drop in the bucket compared to what we need

David Park — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:50:18 GMT

A slight improvement in job numbers for February is welcome, but it's not nearly enough, and it doesn't take into account the big picture -- the same policies that burden businesses are burdening the employed and the underemployed.

US News & World Report highlights JCA concerns

David Park — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:27:30 GMT

Three JCA members speak to US News & World Report on the continuing drag of regulations on businesses.

A glimpse at the disconnect between private and public sector

David Park — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:21:33 GMT

The Daily Caller has an interesting and amusing video that shows the disconnect in how government employees and elected officials view private sector employees and employers.

Fuzzy math means regulations that don't help anyone

David Park — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:58:27 GMT

Adam Peshak at the Reason Foundation looks at how regulations based on good intentions and fuzzy math both end up burdening the economy and not helping solve the problems in the first place.

WSJ breaks down Obama's muddled tax reform

David Park — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:21:33 GMT

The Wall Street Journal today does a great job of looking at the reality behind the President's tax proposals.

JCA Statement on Jobs Numbers

David Park — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:44:52 GMT

Dallas, TX - Job Creators Alliance Chairman and co-founder David Park issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 243,000 jobs were added to the economy last month and the unemployment rate ticked down to 8.3%:

The Voice of Job Creators

David Park — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:45:48 GMT

There is a crisis in this country and it is one that Washington seems ill-equipped to handle. It is a crisis of certainty and confidence. Well, this isn’t news to most Americans, but it certainly does seem like Washington hasn’t heard.