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Basic Income Will Kill the Economy
August 24, 2016 U.S. Economy
In a world where machines can make perfect burgers, there’s no need for $15-an-hour burger flippers. But the solution, basic income, is more science fiction than fact.Breaking the American Consumer
August 10, 2016 U.S. Economy
Every bit of economic data is dished up for consumption. A one-off snapshot that says nothing about the true state of the U.S. economy … that a consumer-driven downturn on the way. Clinton and Trump: The Big Political Con
August 1, 2016 Government & Politics
Obama once said, “Elections have consequences.” But most Americans vote based on wish fulfillment rather than careful consideration. Be careful what you wish for. Peeling Back Political Deficit Illusions
July 6, 2016 Government & Politics
In politics, we typically think fiscally conservative and tax cuts for Republicans and wasteful spending and tax hikes for Democrats. But are our assumptions true? The Debt Problem No One’s Talking About
May 27, 2016 U.S. Economy
The financial media talks about massive government and private debt incessantly. But there is one rising debt load that no one is talking about, and it could bring about another market crash.