Welcome to the June 15, 2008 edition of American Economics Blog Carnival

The state of the American Economy affects both domestic and international affairs, as well as the financial stability of households and businesses around the world. In an age of globalization, it is important to understand things that influence American economics. This bi-monthly blog carnival includes articles and editorials that reflect various economic topics, realities and perceptions, as well as some information on how to deal with the personal impacts of national economic shifts.

Here are the articles selected for this edition:

Leon Gettler presents The oil squeeze posted at Sox First, saying, "Oil prices have dropped slightly but it's not over yet. The oil price will continue to rise simply because there is an issue of supply constraints biting against soaring global demand."

Heather Johnson presents 5 Tips for Freelancing Success posted at income for everyone.

Sean Carmody presents Anatomy of a Bubble posted at A Stubborn Mule's Perspective, saying, "Some reflections on the asset bubbles following the sub-prime meltdown."

Shaheen Lakhan presents Conflicts of Interest Among Physicians posted at GNIF Brain Blogger, saying, "At the heart of the issue is whether physicians are just being bought by companies and whether they are not looking out for their patient’s best interest."

Shan Siddiqi presents My business doesn?t pay taxes because it?s too expensive posted at Globally Rational.

Edmund Ross presents Pursuing renewable energy will create jobs and get us off of oil posted at Political Bull.

Sagar presents 10 Surprising Implications of the Global Rise in Food Prices posted at Currency Trading.net.

Brice Hogan presents Avoiding the Worst posted at Financialzip.com, saying, "Learning from the past and how to counteract the affects of stagglation."

Phil B. presents Inheritance is Not Capitalism « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, "Yesterday, I had an epiphany. Simply put, inheritance is anti-capitalism."

Heather Johnson presents 5 Tips for Surviving a Recession Unscathed posted at Fortune Watch.

mmhabits presents Why are Gas Prices so High? posted at Millionaire Money Habits, saying, "Wondering why gas prices are so high and how much you can expect to pay at the pump by the end of summer? Read this post to get all your questions answered."

Recoil presents Obama Will Raise Taxes - McCain Says DRILL! posted at Double Barreled Opinions.

Jose DeJesus MD presents Business Startup - Testing Your Idea and Yourself posted at Physician Entrepreneur.

Praveen presents Why Are Mortgage Rates High? posted at My Simple Trading System.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of American Economics Blog Carnival using our carnival submission form. The carnival is posted on the 1st and 15th of every month, with submissions due 2-3 days prior.