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The Hill

Bias, laziness and fear — why can’t today’s economists get it right?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Economists were wrong about inflation. They were wrong about tariffs. They were wrong about GDP growth and recessions and jobs and the labor market. But…

Gene MarksMay 19, 2026

Philly.com

A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to save a lot of money on taxes? Then make sure the shares in your business can be…

Gene MarksMarch 24, 2026

Guardian

It’s time to take politics out of the Small Business Administration

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Kelly Loeffler, the new administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), announced recently that the agency charged with supporting the businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2026

Philly.com

Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan last week. But if you’re a small-business…

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2026

Philly.com

Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resource

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you own a business in Philadelphia and you’re looking for financing, one little known resource is the Philadelphia Industrial…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2026

Entrepreneur

How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways What executives are seeing inside their businesses right now. Why on-the-ground data can tell a different story than…

Gene MarksFebruary 11, 2026

Philly.com

Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeks

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to new changes in the tax law caused by 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill — specifically with regard…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2026

Washington Times

The business downside of a pro-business White House

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A Fortune reporter interviewed five CEOs in Davos last week about President Trump’s first year and came away…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2026

Guardian

I’m as capitalist as they get but Medicare for all is the best hope for US healthcare

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Deductibles. In-network. Out-of-network. Concierge medical services. Out-of-pocket expenses. Co-payment. Co-insurance. Benefit advisers. Insurance brokers. Healthcare consultants. ACA. HMO. PPO.…

Gene MarksNovember 9, 2025

Washington Times

Trump’s 2025 wins missing immigration reform

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) In just a few months, the Trump administration has done several significant things to help big and small businesses. One…

Gene MarksSeptember 2, 2025