Good News Easily Overlooked

While we struggle with many of today’s issues, it is good to reflect on the progress we’ve made on yesterday’s 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 →

Decentralized Power Empowers The Poor

One of the causes of poverty has been the lack of adequate infrastructure. The rise of mobile telephones, LEDs, solar Continue reading →

Fewer See Hard Work Tied To Success

As recently as 2009, nearly 4 in 10 Americans felt that it was common for someone to start poor, work Continue reading →

Data Shows US Helps The Rich

The Great (Uncertain) Recovery from the Great (Very Real) Recession has been debated. Unemployment is down. GDP is up. The Continue reading →

Unemployment Is Down But

Unemployment is down to 5.5%. That was enough in the past for celebrations, but now this recovery is different. The Continue reading →

Being Poor Hurts

Forget ideology but remember compassion. Being poor hurts. Because of stress, living conditions, riskier jobs, poorer health, and fewer alternatives, Continue reading →

Failing Countries

One advantage of the world’s diversity is the variety of scenarios under way. Speculation isn’t as valuable as observation. Venezuela Continue reading →