Trickle Down Proved Wrong

We’ve lived with supply side and trickle down economic theories for long enough that they can now be tested against Continue reading →

US Income Tax Paradox

Figuring out income taxes makes many people think about wealth and income inequality. Many debates begin based on who is Continue reading →

Fewer Poor Higher Inequality

Two sets of news stories seemingly conflict, but they are both correct. There are far fewer people in extreme poverty. Continue reading →

Panama Papers Expose

Illegal hidden wealth has been revealed. The existence of tax havens is nothing new, and it is generally accepted that Continue reading →

Data That Matters March 2016

The net worth of the twenty richest dropped from $899B to $827B because of the drop in oil and commodity Continue reading →

Data That Matters February 2016

Pardon the belated post. Peak wind production can beat peak nuclear production 432Gw to 383Gw. Global trade dropped 22% in Continue reading →

The Ultra-Rich

The net worth of the richest people actually decreased. Actually, as with any generalization, that is true and false. Some Continue reading →

Gentrification Backlash

Gentrification is the effect of wealthier people moving into poorer neighborhoods, then improving the housing to the point that the Continue reading →