Zimbabwe Hyper-Inflation

Worried about inflation going up or down a full percent? It is easy to think that it always moves so Continue reading →

The Public Secret Of The Richest Taxes

The US has a graduated income tax. The more you earn, the more you pay (before deductions.) At its maximum, Continue reading →

Retiring In America

Most know that the era of ‘work until you’re 65, then retire comfortably’ is gone, and may have only existed Continue reading →

Home Ownership Fades In America

Owning your own home was a sign of success for Americans, and then was ratcheted up as people were expected Continue reading →

Twelve Measures Of Americas Economy

GDP is down, and that’s uncommon. Wages, competitiveness, and job growth are improving but more slowly than usual. Poverty, debt, Continue reading →

New Data On Wealth Inequality

Wealth inequality continues, because nothing has risen to counteract it. The new data show: The top 10% own 90.9% of Continue reading →

Data That Matters May 2015

The US drops to #10 in R&D spending. California’s Snowpack is as 0% of normal, which isn’t normal. Alaska hits Continue reading →

Starting A New Business Is A Luxury

One path out of poverty in the US has been entrepreneurship. Start a business, work hard, be your own boss. Continue reading →