Category: Economy

Total 1728 Posts

Did We Underestimate Trump?

One of Mr. Trump’s charms is that he says what he thinks and does what he wants, no matter how ignorant, mendacious, or moronic.

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.

How the Wealthy Protect Themselves

There are plenty of countries like Spain that offer residency when you invest a certain amount of money. And there are even 10 countries where you can buy the nationality directly.

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.

Hey Facebook, China’s Coming for You!

You don’t really hear too much about the likes of Alibaba or Tencent. They are two of the world’s most powerful tech companies that no one really knows about.

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.