US Lessons From The Romans

No country has proven itself to be eternal. Democracies and republics are not invulnerable. They are filled with great potential, Continue reading →

Argentina Fights Federal Debt

Argentina has found itself the target of predatory lenders. The concern was that a sovereign nation would find itself at 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 →

US Corps Hold $1.4T In Cash

Well, maybe not in cash like piles of $20 bills, but US corporations set a record liquid assets of $1.4T, Continue reading →

How To Pay For The USA

The rich pay the largest percentage of the US taxes. Payrolls come next. People are feeling the pain. Corporations and Continue reading →

Wall Street Bonuses In Perspective

Wall Street bonuses are legendary, to the extent that we lose perspective on them. In a rough estimation, all of Continue reading →

Big Oil’s Mistaken Business Model

Big Oil (and is there little oil) has a business model built on assumptions. That’s true of every business model. Continue reading →

Oil Mistakes In Corporate Accounting

Oil prices continually change. Accountants need numbers that don’t vary, at least long enough to see if everything adds up Continue reading →