R.I. Must Start Acting "Out of Character"
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, June, 2014

R.I.'s Falling Jobless Rate is Little Solaces
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, May, 2013

Scary Questions About R.I.'s Economy
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, October, 2010
(article as written with updated data and a chart)

Solution to RI Economic Malaise Has a Political Basis
The Providence Journal would not publish this article, but I feel
very strongly that the points made here need to be stated as part of the public dialogue since Rhode Island's long-term economic performance
is best described as "Endogenous Mediocrity"

Ignoring Lessons of Apollo 13, RI Leaders Let State Drift Towards Disaster
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, October, 2008

Deficits Pose Threat to RI Growth
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, May 2007

Mandle's Dubious Optimism About RI
The Providence Journal Commentary Page, February 2007

Employment Data Tricky to Analyze
The Providence Journal, Money & Business Section, January 2007

R.I. Politicians Ignore An Ocean of Red Ink
Providence Journal Commentary Page // October 2006

Look to Payrolls to Assess Labor Market
The Providence Journal, Money & Business Section, October 2006

Comparison of States' Recoveries Misleading
The Providence Journal, Money & Business Section, June 2006

Labor Force Is Acting In A Very Puzzling Way
The Providence Journal, Money & Business Section, June 2006

A Tangled Web of R.I. Competitiveness
The Providence Journal, Commentary Page, May 2006

Rhode Island's Holiday Shopping Season
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, December 2004

A Small Business Riddle
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, November 2004

Bush and Kerry and the Economy
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, October 2004

The Rhode Island Economy's "Unsung" Risk
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, September 2004

Does the Current Budget Affect the Future of Our State's Economy?
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, August 2004

Lagging Days Are Here Again
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, July 2004

The Downside of Rhode Island's Housing Market Boom
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, June 2004

Population Trends Are Key To Understanding RI's Economy
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, May 2004

RI Leading National Average in Job Growth
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, April 2004

If This Is A Recovery, Why All The Anxiety?
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, March 2004

Understanding the R.I. Housing Market
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, February 2004

My Wish List for 2004
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, January 2004

Something to Cheer About
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, December 2003

California and Rhode Island: Not as Different as They Seem
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, November 2003

Jobless or Job Loss Recovery?
BankRI, Lardaro on the Economy Series, October 2003

Taking the Mystery from Labor Productivity
Providence Journal Money & Business Section // August, 2001

How R.I. Might Escape a Recession
Providence Journal Commentary Page // July, 2001

Rhode Island's Surprising Census Data
Providence Journal Commentary Page // April, 2001

Declining Building Permits Defy State's Demographics
Providence Business News // March, 2001

Often Buried, Manufacturing Endures in RI
Providence Business News // October, 2000

Leave Social Security to the Government
Providence Visitor // August, 2000

Despite Data Revisions, Rhode Island Is Still Fully Employed
Providence Business News // June, 2000

Low Wage, Low Skill Label Still Fits in RI(includes table)
(my title: Rhode Island's Best Paying Industries)
Providence Business News // Opinion Page // February, 1999

There's Wisdom in Almond's Budget 
Providence Journal Commentary Page // February, 2000
(This is the article as it appeared in the Journal)
My Preferred Version of this Article
Reference: One Reason Why Property Taxes in RI Are So High

R.I.'s Holiday Shopping: The New Players 
Providence Journal Commentary Page // December, 1999

SERIES ON RHODE ISLAND ECONOMY:
Some Steps to Help Fix R.I.'s Economy
Part Three of three-part series
Providence Journal Commentary Page //June, 1999

Two R.I. 'Reforms' Have Destabilized Economy
Part Two of three-part series
Providence Journal Commentary Page // May, 1999

A Must-Do Checklist for Rhode Island
Part One of three-part series
Providence Journal Commentary Page // May, 1999

Declining Labor Force Drags Down R.I. Outlook
Providence Journal Sunday Money & Business Section //
Opinion Page // March, 1999
(note: If I had to give the title for this article, I would have named it: New Economic Indicator Shows Rhode Island in Positive Light)

Advice and a Report Card for the Legislature on State's Economy
Providence Business News // Opinion Page // January, 1999

Rhode Island Must Find Its Economic Niche
Providence Journal Commentary Page // January, 1999

Charting Growth of Jobs in R.I.
Providence Journal Money & Business Section // October, 1998

Economic Questions for Candidates
Providence Journal Editorial Page // October, 1998

The Strange Math of RI's Present Recovery
Providence Journal Money & Business Section // October, 1998

SERIES ON RHODE ISLAND ECONOMY:
How to Assess the Legislative Role
Part Two of two-part series
Providence Journal Editorial Page // June, 1998
Our Silver Cloud Has a Dark Lining
Part One of two-part series
Providence Journal Editorial Page // June, 1998
Our Recent Successes
-Not published (original first part of three-part series)

RI's Stagnant Exports Are Truly Troubling
Providence Journal Money & Business Section // June, 1998

Existing Home Sales Offset Slow Movement of New Homes
Providence Business News // May,1998

Use "Excess" Sales Tax Revenue for Education
Providence Journal Editorial Page // March, 1998

Withholding Tax "Paradox" Crumbles under Analysis
Providence Business News // November, 1997

My Pessimism About Our Optimism
Providence Journal Editorial Page // September, 1997

A Bouncing Ocean State Jobless Rate
Providence Journal Editorial Page // August, 1997

The Return of Rhode Island's Housing Market
Providence Business News // July, 1997

Upgrade Rhode Island's Human Capital Now
Providence Journal Editorial Page // June, 1997

Time for a New Look at Manufacturing and High-Tech
Providence Business News // May, 1997

Seeking Rhode Island's Niche as Manufacturing Slips
Providence Journal Editorial Page // April, 1997

Good Neighbor Policy: More Rhode Islanders Are Working
Providence Journal Editorial Page // March, 1997

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Providence Business News // February, 1997

Rhode Island's Economy Is More Complicated Today
Providence Business News // 1997 Book of Lists // January, 1997

A Full-Employment Recession, Eh?
Providence Journal Editorial Page // December, 1996

How Rhode Island's Income Outgrew the Nation's
The Providence Journal Business Viewpoint Section // October, 1996

Referenda Would Lead To True Employment Growth
The Providence Visitor // October, 1996

What Will It Take To Bring New Firms Here?
Providence Business News // August, 1996

The Ocean State's Structural Deficit
The Providence Journal Editorial Page // April, 1996

Is Rhode Island's Recovery Now On?
The Providence Journal Editorial Page // July, 1996

Rhode Island's Shift From Manufacturing to Services Continues
Providence Business News Special Supplement: Decade of Excellence // May, 1996

State Economy Not Performing Badly Based on New Rebenchmarking
Providence Business News // March, 1996

Are You Informed About Rhode Island's Economy?
Providence Business News // January, 1996

Rhode Island Is Not In A Recession
The Providence Journal Editorial Page // December, 1995

The Wish Was the Father of the Thought
Providence Business News // September, 1995

Our Economy: Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back
Providence Business News // March, 1995