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The Global Economy: Drunk on Debt August 30, 2016 Global Economy The European economy is supposed to be wracked by doubt and anxiety over Brexit, negative interest rates and terror attacks. So why are markets rising? Government spending, and lots of it.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.
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.
Costa Rica: Central America’s Hidden Gem July 18, 2016 Offshore Solutions People often wonder which countries are the best for relocation. The answer is usually: It depends. What do you want from a country? Have you considered Costa Rica?
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?




