Only one thing is going to help workers earn bigger paychecks, help them do their jobs better and get the economy roaring like a lion again. More business investment. If the office computer freezes a lot, if the assembly line breaks down too often, if the four-wheeler is past due for major repairs, it’s because companies aren’t investing enough. That’s not good for anyone. Weak investment makes it harder for people to do their jobs, reduces profits and leaves less money left over for pay raises. The good news is, business investment has sped up this year to the fastest pace since 2011-2012. A measure used by ... (full story)