US Corporations Tax Havens

US corporations are estimated to have hidden $1.4T in off-shore tax havens. It is only an estimate, as is the Continue reading →

US Income Tax Paradox

Figuring out income taxes makes many people think about wealth and income inequality. Many debates begin based on who is Continue reading →

Fewer Poor Higher Inequality

Two sets of news stories seemingly conflict, but they are both correct. There are far fewer people in extreme poverty. Continue reading →

Costs Up Wages Down

The good news is that more Americans have jobs. The bad news is that they aren’t feeling like they’re getting Continue reading →

Good March US Jobs Report

With 215,000 new jobs, unemployment at 5%, job participation up to 63% (and note that unemployment + job participation don’t Continue reading →

Old Jobs Fading

Hurrah! Job growth continues – but it is a new type of job growth. The increase in employment has been Continue reading →

Too Many Ships

One way to track the world economy is to watch what happens with transportation. The price to ship stuff is Continue reading →

Gig Economy Facade

The gig economy, the idea of people having lots of little jobs instead of long term single careers, has been Continue reading →