Navigating Economic Uncertainty: The Impact of Dollar Valuation and Fiscal Policies on Inflation and Growth by Daniel Brouse February 15, 2025 I) Tariffs and the Dollar The imposition and threats of tariffs by the U.S. government have led to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. Initially, the announcement of […]
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Economic Update: The Path to Disaster
The Republican Party is driving the U.S. economy off a cliff, and the consequences are unfolding in real time. The good news? Trump’s team is imploding under the weight of its own reckless and poorly planned policies. The bad news? The so-called “Make America Great Again” agenda is achieving the exact opposite—weakening the country economically, […]
The Lies Behind Trump’s Terror Economics
Article originally published February 4, 2025 in anticipation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada The primary purpose of Trump’s tariffs is not economic growth or national security—it’s to fund his anti-humanity policies, particularly the billions of dollars required for mass deportation. Unfortunately, both his tariff policies and immigration restrictions have devastating effects on the U.S. […]
The Economic and Diplomatic Consequences of Trump’s Tariff Expansion
by Daniel Brouse February 2, 2025 In November 2024, President Trump announced plans to levy new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while also increasing tariffs on China. This policy shift, formalized through an executive order on February 1, 2025, imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and increased tariffs on Chinese goods by an […]
Record Taxation Starts Now
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]