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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.Goodbye Austerity, Hello Big Government Spending
August 9, 2016 Government & Politics
One of the rare things that Clinton and Trump both agree on is bigger government spending. Austerity is out. Infrastructure spending is in, and you’re going to pay for it. 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. Back to the Housing Bubble
July 27, 2016 Real Estate
Ultralow interest rates, if kept around long enough, are going to result in distortions in capital markets ... and you need look no further than the housing market for proof. Don’t Underestimate Trump
July 26, 2016 Government & Politics
As the presidential election draws near, Donald Trump stands a fair shot at claiming the Oval Office.But his win could spell trouble for the global economy.