Latest Insights on ROBO
The Fed’s Disastrous Gift
November 5, 2016 Government & Politics
The October jobs report may have given Yellen the green light for a December rate hike … well, assuming that the market doesn’t implode after the presidential election. Beware Robots Bearing Beer
October 31, 2016 U.S. Economy
For the first time ever a self-driving truck completed a commercial delivery last week. With real jobs on the line, we can no longer relegate robots and A.I. to the realm of science fiction. Robots Win, You Lose
October 8, 2016 U.S. Economy
The job market remains ugly. We’re not creating enough high-paying jobs to support the middle class, and we’re replacing low-paying jobs with robots. Where does that leave us? 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. 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.