Energy Costs and the Economy

Our elected officials say they are worried about the economy. Therefore, they are busily working to pass initiatives that will put more money into the hands of consumers (i.e.: the "economic stimulus package") while trying to stem the fall-out of the mortgage crises. But as SBE Council chief economist Raymond Keating points out in our latest "Business Break" audio message, if they are so concerned about deteriorating economic conditions and rising consumer angst, why are many pursuing policies that will raise energy prices? Find our more by listening to the latest Small Business Break at: http://sbecouncil.org/podcast/.