What makes politicians tick, the search for integrity and credibility
Several studies, including this one, demonstrate that raising the cost of goods (in this case via tariffs) also raises consumer prices and/or reduces demand because of higher prices. If the cost to […]
The Federal Reserve influences inflation by lowering interest rates to spur demand or raising them to curb it. The idea is that if demand for goods and service can be stimulated, prices […]
Overall the Social Security 2100 legislation has some good provisions, but many proponents are creating unrealistic expectations for “expanded” benefits, especially for current beneficiaries. Social Security 2100 will provide a higher minimum […]
it’s not because of what you may think. In the United States spending on prescription drugs is about 10.3% of total health care spending. Lower than the OECD country average and lower […]
The richest Americans have a net worth of about three trillion dollars. Compare that with the current annual deficit of $1,000,000,000,000 and a national debt of $22,000,000,000,000. The total US unfunded liabilities […]
