Economics

Microfranchising

Posted by on August 16, 2010 at 12:02 pm

Microfranchising is a revolutionary way of building and empowering individuals in developing countries. It is a fairly new term for a system that has existed for some time and is now getting some attention. This method of development works at building wealth for 3rd world countries from the bottom up. By incorporating the franchise method, [...]

Common Sense

Posted by on July 29, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Ron Paul talks some common sense to Ben Bernanke in the July Financial Services Hearing.

Recession? Recovery? Despression! Oh My

Posted by on July 16, 2010 at 9:28 am

It seems Wall Street, more than American citizens, are quick to claim that we are having a recovery. Are you kidding? Are they getting that fact from the still low but increasing Dow? Last time I checked, the Dow was never a proper indicator of a recession recovery. In fact, I remember a multiple choice [...]

Purchasing Democracy

Posted by on June 14, 2010 at 4:38 pm

Europe continues to battle its continuing recession. Greece has been hit the worst and is going to receive large billions of “bailout” euros.  However, the EU Chief warns that “democracy could disappear” for Greece, Spain, and Portugal. The rest of Europe and the US are not immune from the economic pandemic. As governments purchase up [...]

1934 Parallels to Today

Posted by on May 30, 2010 at 6:21 pm

This cartoon was in the Chicago Tribune in 1934. Look carefully at  the plan of action in the lower left hand corner. Its unfortunate how we repeat history.

Watch Out

Posted by on December 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm

As the Christmas month begins, signs tell us that the road will be rougher. Although the job losses slowed down, we still have to wait for sufficient job creation for recovery could take place. However, firms are delaying employing workers until they are confident enough of recovery. So, what should we really hold our fire [...]

Whose Bears the Burden?

Posted by on November 23, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Sixty senators closed the deal to prolong the debate on America‘s health care bill crafted by Democrats to extend health insurance to 31 million Americans for $848 billion. The bill would be inclusive of additional taxes and cuts in Medicare payments to health-care providers. Moreover, the Medicaid, the federal-state health program for the poor will [...]

Economy Down, Deficit Up

Posted by on November 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm

The beginning of a fiscal budget year sets off contradicting the anticipated deficit of $ 150 billion for October. The last month had a $26.36 billion budget gap, which was higher than expected. Following, the Treasury Department reported  a $1.42 trillion budget gap for the 2009 budget year which was higher than the previous year [...]

Obamanomics

Posted by on November 6, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Obama has come out as a knight on a white horse to save the U.S. The question is, to save us from what? Previous actions clearly indicate he has a socialist agenda. It would be nice if Obama could inlightus on his plans for the future of the U.S. economy. Articles including comments, legislation, appointees, [...]

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