Hank Fishkind

The latest employment reports were disappointing to economists. Job growth in January was minimal and new claims for unemployment rose again in Florida. However, the national unemployment rate fell by a fraction of a percent. Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind makes sense of the seemingly contradictory numbers.

Florida’s legislative session ends on March 13th. And even though most of the big decisions have been made, the most important one is still being debated – the state budget. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind chats about the sticking points in the budget.

Traffic congestion. We love to hate it…especially here in Florida, home of some of the country’s most congested roadways. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind says the field of economics offers a fix for it.

Economic analyst Hank Fishkind has become a zombie hunter...although that might not mean what you think it means. In the world of economics, zombies are long-debunked economic theories that somehow still inform public policy.

As Florida’s annual legislative session gets underway, economic analyst Hank Fishkind predicts that a fight over the budget is likely to dominate the proceedings.

A new survey shows a surprising number of Central Floridians skipping or delaying needed health care due to its cost. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind thinks the state of Florida can address the issue, but first, he takes a look at the numbers.

New numbers are out on the gross domestic product. Our economic analyst Hank Fishkind poured over the numbers, and shares with 90.7’s Catherine Welch a few things that has him keeping an eye on international tourism.

Three sets of numbers came out last week: employment numbers, Census numbers and housing numbers.

If you’re looking to buy a house but aren’t seeing a whole lot of options – it’s not you. Well, it might be. As Hank Fishkind tells 90.7’s Catherine Welch it all depends on what kind of house you’re searching for.

“Unusual.” “Unprecedented.” Even “sort of bonkers.” That’s how 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind describes financial markets recently. He explains why, and what it all means for your wallet.