Allan Joseph

University of Notre Dame

Allan Joseph

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.

Articles by Allan Joseph

Allan Joseph Voices of our Generation: The GOP is Losing Me July 27, 2011 The GOP's political heroes used to be pragmatists: they took the facts as they were and did their best to solve the country's problems. That spirit is completely missing from today's conservatism.
obama economic This Time, We’re Far To The Right July 19, 2011 As NGJ's Allan Joseph reports, the debate over the deal to raise the debt ceiling is taking place on ground far more conservative than in the past, including President Reagan's time, frustrating many Democrats as a result.
5616405161_991dac67a6_b A Debt Ceiling Primer July 11, 2011 With your crazy summertime schedule, perhaps you haven't quite kept up with the budget negotiations. But as the debt-ceiling debate nears its apex, NextGen Journal is here to get you caught up to speed.
Hardball on Tax Expenditures June 30, 2011 At a press conference Wednesday, President Obama hit House Republicans hard over their insistence on a deficit reduction package that does not include tax increases- or closing loopholes. NGJ's Allan Joseph analyzes.
Eric Cantor Is it Debt Deal Time? June 24, 2011 Yesterday, Rep. Eric Cantor, one of the Republican's lead negotiators on a debt ceiling deal, backed out of Vice President Biden's deficit talks. NGJ's Allan Joseph analyzes the fallout of his action.
jobs Why Outsourcing Isn’t the Problem June 15, 2011 Outsourcing and international trade: bad for American workers? The answer might not be as clear as you think. As President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness comes under scrutiny, NJG's Allan Joseph explains why job specialization--not outsourcing--is helping to drive unemployment.
unemployment Jobs Report Proves That College Is Worth It June 6, 2011 Despite the economic downturn, the price of college continues to increase quickly, making attending and graduating college increasingly difficult for many people. As May's payroll report shows, however, college has never been more worth it.
treasury Youth May Suffer Most as Washington Resolves the Debt Ceiling June 2, 2011 Debt-ceiling negotiations are in full swing, and as deals get made in Washington, expect college students to be hit hard. NGJ's Allan Joseph explains the budget drama unfolding on Capitol Hill.