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 →

Income Retirement Inequality

Income inequality is typically discussed as a 1% versus 99% generality. Increased life expectancy and the benefits of retiring later Continue reading →

Art Investments Slow

A slowdown in the art world usually isn’t included in economy analyses, but art has become an investment alternative somewhat Continue reading →

Data That Matters January 2016

Air pollution kills ~ 4,500,000 people annually. US forest fires cost a record $1.7B in 2015. Job growth has been Continue reading →

Wealth Inequality Intensifies

Number of people whose wealth = that of poorest 1/2 world population: 2010 =388 11 =177 12 =159 13 =92 Continue reading →

Americans Prefer Economic Equality

A survey of Americans confirms that, regardless of political preference, they prefer income and wealth distribution that is close to Continue reading →

Bigger Failures Ahead

The idea that banks shouldn’t become “too big to fail” prompted calls for reforms in the US financial industry. Regardless Continue reading →

Data That Matters December 2015

China’s Purchasing Manager’s Index fell to 49.6, a shrinkage. Sao Paulo’s reservoirs are down 98%. 20 Americans are now worth Continue reading →