Still Too Few Jobs

Unemployment is down (though employment is also down.) The job market is recovering, but it has further to go – Continue reading →

Alaska And Canada On Fire

California’s drought isn’t the only West Coast worry. Hot and dry weather in Alaska and Canada created conditions for; 3 Continue reading →

China Saves Stocks Instead Of Companies

China has intervened to prop up their crashing stock market. This is much different than the US crash at the Continue reading →

Flip Golf Courses

Golf courses that try to mimic Scotland without Scotland’s climate require deforestation, or massive irrigation, or both. The environmental impact Continue reading →

China Crash Continues

China’s Shenzhen stock market is down over 30%. This bubble burst has a lot in common with other market bubbles: Continue reading →

Student Debt Hits All Ages

Mention student debt and conjure an image of a 25 year old recent college graduate. Their situation is tough. They Continue reading →

Americans Attack Americans

Trillions are spent on fighting terrorism. While terrorists should be fought, some perspective may be handy. Since 9/11, 26 Americans Continue reading →

A Stock Bubble Pops In China

China’s economy has impressed the world for the last few years. Some have thought that the elevated GDP and asset Continue reading →