Unemployment

The United States currently buys $3.90 worth of Chinese goods for every $1 worth of American goods sold to China.

Financial markets are looking forward to the start of a new month today. Even given the historical laziness of September trading investors will be happy to put August in their rear view.

The funds our government spend need to be directed at developing workers' skills, improving an outdated and ineffective education system, and helping those financially-strained by the recession get back on their feet as productive individuals.

If America can accomplish this deed, not only will we restore prosperity and longevity to our country, history will view this chaotic era in our country not as our downfall but as the catalyst which pushed us back into the arms of greatness.

Changes in the average Chinese worker's perspective may signify a radical change in the Chinese and world economy. As China’s economy develops, workers are going to continue to demand higher rates of pay and better benefits. This will lead to higher consumption rates in China that could lead to a dramatic shift in the balance of trade between China and the United States.