The two most important components of US fiscal and monetary policy are the national debt and the Federal Reserve’s ‘Credit and Liquidity Programs and the Balance Sheet’. National Debt The national debt of the United States has increased significantly under both Republican and Democratic administrations, although the contributing factors have varied. Under Republican presidents, Ronald […]
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Drill, Baby, Drill (How Hate and Ignorance Distort Economic Perspectives)
“Perhaps most importantly is the repeated use of the phrase ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’.” Economic Update: If Trump wins, great news for the very few people whose primary income comes from government securities interest! Unfortunately, very, very bad news for everyone else. Tariffs, protectionism, lack of immigration, and nationalism are all detrimental to the economy. Tariffs […]
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Tagged climate change, economy
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The Federal Reserve and the Chevron Decision
by Daniel Brouse July 10, 2024 The Federal Reserve chairman was questioned in Congress today about the potential impacts of the ‘Chevron Decision’ on the Fed. Although he mentioned that it was too early to determine the full effects, he acknowledged that numerous frivolous lawsuits could become a significant hindrance. This uncertainty clearly poses challenges […]
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Tagged climate change, interest rates, real estate
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Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks
Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks to Coastal Infrastructure The report “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks to Coastal Infrastructure” highlights the critical challenges and timelines faced by coastal communities in addressing the impacts of climate change. Key points include: Rising Sea Levels: Coastal regions […]
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Tagged climate change, flood insurance, real estate
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Disadvantages of High Income Taxes
By Daniel Brouse June 18, 2024 The most significant problem with high income tax rates is that government spending is often inefficient and non-productive. When the government collects more revenue through high taxes, it doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes. Instead, it can result in wasteful spending, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and poorly managed projects. For instance, […]
Myth of CEO Compensation Impact on Hourly Wages Debunked
By Daniel Brouse, June 17, 2024 There is a prevailing myth or conspiracy theory that suggests hourly workers’ wages are negatively impacted by the high compensation packages of CEOs and other corporate executives. This myth can be debunked for several reasons: 1. Hourly Wages Are Not Suppressed by Executive Pay In the current economy, the […]
Economic Facts on Immigration, Budget Deficits and Inflation
The two major contributors to today’s inflation that a President can influence are insufficient immigration and federal budget deficits. Both Trump and Biden administrations have played significant roles in these issues. Through May of 2024, average hourly wage growth has exceeded inflation for 12 straight months. Economic Facts on Inflation and Wage Inflation Current Impacts […]
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Tagged federal budget deficits, immigration, inflation
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Politicians in Conservative, Rural USA Hinder Freedom
by Daniel Brouse Politicians in conservative, rural parts of the USA have often hindered progress in the fight against climate change due to several reasons: 1. Denial of Climate Science Many conservative politicians in rural areas deny the existence or severity of climate change, dismissing it as a hoax or exaggerated. This denial stems from […]
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Spotify and the Music Business
by Daniel Brouse I’ve been seeing a lot of misleading posts about Spotify, so I wrote a little research paper on the topic. Mind you, as one of the inventors of streaming and downloadable music in 1994, I never supported Spotify nor YouTube, etc. I don’t like artists having to share their publishing; however, Spotify […]
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Chaos Theory: Evolving Winter Atmospheric Teleconnection Patterns
By Daniel Brouse Teleconnections: Teleconnections refer to climate anomalies and patterns that occur over large distances and are often linked to each other. These connections can manifest as recurring climate patterns, such as El Nino and La Nina events, the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), and the Southern Oscillation (SO). Teleconnections can influence weather and climate […]
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Tagged chaos theory, climate change, teleconnections
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