Wealth Inequality Escalates

Wealth inequality is reaching new levels. Instead of measuring when some segment of the population will hold half of the Continue reading →

Data That Matters March 2018

Electricity usage growth decreased to zero because of renewables and efficiency increases. Two billion new homes will be required to Continue reading →

W2s Down 1099s Up

The data are becoming clearer. The recovery in the Great Recession has not been a return to the old way Continue reading →

Recession Hints

Congratulations, it has been ten years since the start of the Great Recession. Ready to party like it is 2006? Continue reading →

Clothing Consumption Plateau

Clothing is one of the necessities, but most clothes purchased are for fun and fashion, not everyday survival. America’s consumer Continue reading →

Data That Matters February 2018

Average wages rose from 0.3% to 2.9% but the bottom 83% are seeing slower growth than the top 17%. Humans Continue reading →

Money Buys Happiness Somewhat

“Money doesn’t buy happiness.” That’s the conventional wisdom. It’s also the wisdom that is obviously flawed for millions (billions?) who Continue reading →

Monopolies Are Winning

If it seems that a few major corporations are gaining phenomenal power congratulate yourself on being perceptive. Monopolies are growing Continue reading →