Category: Economy
How ‘Devilish Theories’ Return to America
There is some $115 trillion in excess debt in the world — above and beyond what can be comfortably supported by the real economy. What’s the risk of this?
Why Trump Won’t Start a Real Trade War
Donald Trump appears to be escalating the trade war against China. But what is the true cost of this? And how far will the Deep State allow this to go?
The End of the Republican Party
The Republican Party used to be known as the party of balanced budgets, free trade and limited government. Sadly, that’s no longer true.
Part III: The Belt & Road Initiative
There isn’t an emperor in China any more…there’s President Xi Jinping. And he’s going to attempt to outdo what his ancestors achieved. A modern Silk Road.
How $9 Trillion Disappears
It’s a mind-boggling number: $9 trillion. That’s how much the United States is in debt right now. How did we get here? And what’s going to happen next?
Part II: Byzantines, Mongols and the Black Plague
After 1,400 years of prosperity, wars and conquest, the Silk Road met its demise. Rats and fleas.
How the Republic Ends
The American Republic has lasted for over 200 years. But the cracks are starting to show. Hubris has stepped in. What does the end look like?
Part I: The Ancient Silk Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping is resurrecting the Silk Road as we speak. It will transform what you buy, who you buy from and who you sell to.
Facebook: Noxious Fruit of the Fake Economy
Facebook, just like Netflix and Google, thrives on entertainment value. But attention spans are shorter than ever. That’s the downside of the fake economy.
The FAANGs Will Crash
Right now, the media is buzzing with the dramatic fall of Facebook’s stock value. But this is just a symptom of a much larger problem.
Predicting the Next NZ Boom
As a trading nation, New Zealand is tied into the global economy in more ways than one. Here’s how we’ll benefit from our comparative advantage.
Trump’s Farm Bailout Is Win-Lose
American farmers are hurting from the trade war. Donald Trump’s solution is a bailout. But it will only add to America’s mountain of debt.