Robots Account For Productivity

There has been a disconnect between growth in the economy and growth in jobs and wages. While some of the Continue reading →

The US Is Richer But Americans Are Poorer

Two truths in a paradox. Media reports that the US economy is recovering. Opposition media reports that people are struggling. Continue reading →

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 →

Social Progress Index

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a handy term for measuring a country’s economy, but it is poor at measuring quality Continue reading →

Taxes Don’t Fix Income Inequality – Yet

Income inequality is so extreme that it is hard to imagine. The disparity just becomes too difficult to accept, despite Continue reading →

Inequality Creates Miscommunications

The gap between rich and poor is widening, and not just financially. The poor, by necessity, spend almost everything on 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 →