Allan Joseph
University of Notre Dame
Hey guys! I'm Allan, a sophomore at the greatest school ever, Notre Dame. I'm a double major in Economics and Pre-medicine and I cover healthcare and the economy for NGJ. As I'm really, really into college sports, I also occasionally opine on them. If you like (or much less likely, hate) my stuff, let me know on Twitter @allanmjoseph.
It Might Be Time To Worry
May 18, 2011
As of Monday, the United States officially hit its statutory limit of $14.3 trillion of outstanding debt. Even worse, our best hope for a solution is falling apart. NGJ's Allan Joseph on why it might be time to worry.
Bin Laden and the 2012 Election
May 5, 2011
It's time to start thinking about the implications of Osama bin Laden's death on the 2012 presidential election. NGJ's Allan Joseph investigates the possible consequences.
Why You Should Care About QE2
April 29, 2011
NGJ's Allan Joseph analyzes the purposes of the Federal Reserve's QE2 program, the impact of inflation on the economy, and why you should care.
Debt Ceiling Brinksmanship
April 21, 2011
Two weeks ago, Republicans and Democrats agreed to a last-minute deal to avert a government shutdown. But there is another showdown coming, a bigger controversy than even the 2012 budget. It's the fight over the debt ceiling- NGJ's Allan Joseph analyzes the implications.
On the Deficit: What does the President Have in Mind?
April 13, 2011
President Obama's speech at George Washington University focused primarily on his plan for closing the nation's deficit. NGJ's Allan Joseph breaks down the key components of the President's plan- and what remains to be sorted out.
You Can Breathe Now: We Have a Budget
April 11, 2011
What does Friday's last-minute budget compromise mean for students and our generation? NGJ's Allan Joseph analyzes the major relevant items, from Pell Grants and research funding to the political fights ahead.
Maybe There’s Still Hope
March 23, 2011
It's time for us to grow up as a country. Politicians are often sleazy, corrupt, and power-hungry. But there's hope. There are people who want to run America as if it was a nation of reasonable adults.
What We Want in a Budget Bargain
March 11, 2011
Pell Grants, student loans, deficits, and more- As another deadline for an agreement approaches, NGJ's Allan Joseph takes a look at what our generation should be looking for in any budget deal.
