by Daniel Brouse January 9, 2025 The Los Angeles wildfires are shaping up to be the most expensive climate disaster in history. Just days into the crisis, with most fires still raging out of control, early damage estimates have already reached a staggering $57 billion. As these fires continue to spread, that figure is expected […]
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The Los Angeles Wildfires: A Record-Breaking Climate Disaster
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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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Why Are Rates Rising While the Federal Reserve is Cutting?
by Daniel Brouse December 21, 2024 At first glance, it seems counterintuitive: the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates, yet most other interest rates, particularly long-term ones, are rising. To understand this phenomenon, we need to examine the interplay of economic forces shaping the financial landscape. A Strong Economy Fuels Rising Rates The current U.S. […]
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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Debunking Economic Myths: Misleading Narratives and the Path to Real Progress
by Daniel Brouse December 17, 2024 “In America today, over 60% of our people are living paycheck to paycheck and millions of children are living in poverty.” — Bernie Sanders, October 4, 2024 Statements like these, made by figures such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have likely contributed to a misleading narrative about the […]
Balancing the Books: How Public-Private Healthcare Models Can Sustain Economic Growth
by Daniel Brouse December 15, 2024 OVERVIEW Why is the U.S. the only developed country without a fully universal healthcare system? First, it’s important to note that the U.S. does provide a mix of public and private universal healthcare through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. These programs ensure that millions of […]
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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 […]
The Golden Rule of Sustainability: Applying Game Theory to the Climate Crisis
Hypothesis: Q: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Or, what? A: Or, the elimination of all players is possible. PROOF Introduction A proof of The Golden Rule. The Golden Rule can be applied to economics similarly to Nash’s Equilibrium (or Le Chatelier’s Principle in chemistry): “The best responses of all […]
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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 […]