Americans Are Rich Relatively

America has poverty issues. So does the world. US median income is down to $51,939 (2013) from $55,562 (2001), but Continue reading →

Robotic Taxis

Robotic taxis are one of the high-visibility applications for autonomous vehicles. They would dramatically alter a very human-centric business. According Continue reading →

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 →