Urbanization Blip

Urbanization has been increasing; especially, since the Great Recession. One sign of a shift is that people are shifting again. Continue reading →

California Heats Up Again

The trend line for California’s average temperature suggests warming by 4F every 50 years – and then it spiked. It Continue reading →

Legal Pot Undermines Mexican Cartels

Marijuana is only legal in a few US states, but the Mexican cartels are already seeing the impact. Legal production Continue reading →

Every Norwegian Is A Millionaire, Sort Of

Countries don’t have to live in debt. They can make their citizens rich. Norway has great resources, a relatively small Continue reading →

Youth Employment Stagnates

Unemployment is down, but employment (the number of people working) has stagnated, particularly for recent graduates. The economic recovery is Continue reading →

Hidden Corporate Taxes Hinder America

Corporate taxes hidden internationally and untaxed are good for the company and bad for the countries that rely on taxes Continue reading →

Inflation By Class

Inflation is low, on average. No one lives an average life. Depending on your mix of needs versus wants, goods Continue reading →

Economic Inequality Worsens

Perceptions are changing, but most Americans still underestimate income and wealth inequality. The bifurcation of society extends to our communications. Continue reading →