By Daniel Brouse July 30, 2024 There are numerous reasons why a wealth tax can be a self-defeating fiasco, and the case of taxing someone like Elon Musk vividly illustrates this. A wealth tax on high-net-worth individuals could create a complex and problematic feedback loop involving the sale of Tesla stock and the associated capital […]
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Wealth Taxes Are Illogical
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The National Debt and the Printing of Money
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 […]
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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Investments / Savings / Asset Allocation Update
Investment Recommendation: I Bonds and T-Bills One of the best investments is Treasury Direct I Bonds. I Bonds’ interest rates are determined by the rate of inflation. I Bonds can be purchased directly from the Treasury Department without a middle man, brokerage, or bank. There is no risk of losing your principle investment. They are […]
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About the Membrane Domain
This website was established by a diverse group, including musicians, writers, computer wizards, businessmen, videots, and individuals with a keen interest. We named this collective effort “The Philadelphia Spirit Experiment.” PHILADELPHIA? Frustrated with outdated systems and unsuccessful attempts to change them, we chose to take action — perhaps in the spirit of our forefathers? SPIRIT? […]
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Earth’s Vital Signs
by Daniel Brouse Human-induced climate change serves as a dynamic and intricate component within an unordered system, guided by chaos theory. This suggests that global warming is undergoing exponential acceleration in a complex manner. The pace at which climate change is accelerating can be described as rapid, as evident in the intensity, duration, and likelihood […]
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How is All Real Estate at Risk From Climate Change?
By Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee Climate change poses risks to real estate in the United States in various ways, and these risks can affect property values, insurance costs, and overall property resilience. Here are some ways in which all US real estate is at risk from climate change: Sea Level Rise and Coastal Properties: […]
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Treasury Auctions and Record Budget Deficits
by Daniel Brouse November 9, 2023 Attention armchair economists, investors, and homeowners: the 30-year Treasury auction was “bad” today … when I say bad, I mean bad for those not investing in Treasuries. What does it mean? The government went to borrow money today, and people didn’t want to lend them money. The 30-year interest […]
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Climate Change: The End of Times
by Daniel Brouse July 21, 2023 What will the “End of Times” look like? In the 1990’s, we wrote a paper on the worst-case scenario entitled, “The Impact of Governance & Globalization on Forecasting (The Tunnel Under Thesis).” The theory predicted that forecasting would become increasing difficult. “The result — a figurative, as well as, […]
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Your National Debt
by Daniel Brouse June 8, 2023 The Economic Monsters: Inflation and Interest Rates I Economic Forecast = Inflation (2018) II Inflation Bites (2022) III U.S. Mass Consumption Results in Global Economic Disparity, Inequity, and Poverty (2023) IV Investment Recommendation: Savings Bonds / I Bonds (2023) Part V: Your National Debt The federal government currently has […]
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