by Daniel Brouse January 31, 2025 We haven’t seen taxation like this since the era of tariffs that contributed to the Great Depression. Today, the White House announced that President Donald Trump will implement new tariffs starting tomorrow, February 1, 2025. These tariffs include a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a […]
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Homeowners Insurance Coverage $1 Trillion Climate Change Hole
by Daniel Brouse January 12, 2025 The “$1 trillion hole” in homeowners insurance coverage refers to the growing gap between the actual costs of damage caused by natural disasters and the insurance coverage available to homeowners. This coverage gap has emerged due to a combination of factors, many of which are exacerbated by climate change […]
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How Risk Management Turns to Crisis Management
by Daniel Brouse December 23, 2024 I have spent my life in the study and implementation of risk management. I obtained degrees with honors and academic accolades in economics, philosophy, and logic, including becoming the youngest subscriber to the Federal Reserve’s “Beige Book,” the country’s youngest university-level statistics tutor, and an inductee into both the […]
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Anthony Fauci: A Case Study in Public-Private Healthcare
by Daniel Brouse December 19, 2024 The United States arguably has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, a feat achieved despite having one of the least healthy populations globally. The true challenge in improving health, economic stability, and overall well-being in the U.S. lies in individual lifestyle choices and personal responsibility. […]
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Constructive Capitalism: How Consumer-Driven Activism Builds a Better Economy
By Daniel Brouse December 15, 2024 The vast majority of people in business do not aim to exploit the poor or middle class. On the contrary, most understand that the consumer is the driving force behind the economy. Without consumer demand, businesses have no foundation for growth or profitability. This basic principle underscores why a […]
Taxation in a Changing World: Challenges, Inefficiencies, and Paths to Sustainability
by Daniel Brouse December 3, 2024 Taxation is a complex and often misunderstood subject, particularly in discussions around income inequality and the role of billionaires in the economy. Many posts oversimplify or misrepresent the nature of taxation and its broader impacts. Developing a nuanced understanding of taxation, including its economic effects and societal implications, is […]
The Hidden Costs of Short-Term Gains: Inflation, Tariffs, and Fiscal Recklessness
December 1, 2024 It’s important to understand that inflation often lags behind economic policy changes, including the imposition of tariffs. For instance, the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods, implemented in 2019, did not immediately result in higher consumer prices. The inflationary effects became evident only by mid-2021, as supply chain disruptions, higher costs of […]
The Hidden Price of Progress: Unraveling the Economic, Environmental, and Human Costs of Climate Change
by Daniel Brouse November 29, 2024 / Black Friday The exact cost of climate change is challenging to calculate due to the sheer complexity of the issue and the myriad variables that are difficult to quantify. However, specific climate-related events provide tangible examples of its economic and societal impacts. Climate Disasters For instance, the 2019 […]
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Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexico and Canada: A Policy Analysis
Former President Donald Trump recently announced that on the first day of a potential second term, he would impose 25% tariffs on both Mexico and Canada in response to issues surrounding fentanyl and migration. However, this approach is riddled with economic, legal, and diplomatic flaws. Violation of Existing Trade Agreements One of the most glaring […]
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Why is Bitcoin so Expensive, and How Long Will it Last?
Have you ever wondered why Bitcoin is so expensive or how long Bitcoin will last? Bitcoin transactions are recorded and validated by a decentralized network of miners. Miners use computational power to solve complex mathematical puzzles, ensuring the integrity and security of the blockchain. In return, they are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins (block rewards) […]