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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Anthony Fauci: A Case Study in Public-Private Healthcare
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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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U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Tariffs: Rising Rates and Their Impact on Housing Costs
The rise in lumber prices, exacerbated by the existing tariffs on Canadian lumber, is directly contributing to a decline in the supply of affordable housing. These tariffs increase the cost of importing essential materials, driving up construction expenses for builders. As a result, developers are less inclined to invest in affordable housing projects, which often […]
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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Inflation and the Fallacy of Price Gouging and Corporate Greed
Question: Can you actually prove there was “no widespread corporate price gouging”? I’m having trouble wrapping my head around like, Kellogg’s, grocery prices quadrupling in some cases. Overview There wasn’t widespread corporate price gouging, which is illegal and has been prosecuted in isolated cases, mainly among small companies. Price rises primarily stemmed from supply and […]
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Economic Outlook 2025 – 2035
During the first Trump administration, tax cuts initially accelerated economic growth but led to increased federal deficit spending, which soon drove up borrowing costs and ultimately slowed the economy. While many attributed the initial supply chain issues and inflationary pressures primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first inflationary event was actually sparked by climate change—the […]
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Political Insight: The Reverse Psychology of “Trump Derangement Syndrome”
I’ve studied what’s often labeled “Trump Derangement Syndrome” since the 1990s, and I believe the root causes include issues like racism and elements of white supremacy. Supporting someone with such views inevitably supports these ideologies, even indirectly. Some of Trump’s base might not identify as white supremacists but are drawn in due to lack of […]
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The Trump Trade
Why have interest rates been going up after the Fed cut rates? Because investors concur that Trump’s economic polices will be harmful to the economy, drive up inflation, and explode the national debt. Investors have been making “Trump Trades” based on this concern. Unfortunately, a large number of investors — approximately 75% — currently expect […]
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The Politics of Climate Change
By Daniel Brouse As a climate scientist, I have studied the impact of politics on the climate for decades, and the United States ranks among the least prepared countries globally. It also has one of the highest percentages of climate change deniers. Politicians exacerbate this issue by obstructing necessary efforts to combat climate change. The […]
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Economics: The Impact of Hate on Political Perspectives and Social Cohesion
By Daniel Brouse August 2, 2024 “Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein For decades, I have been actively involved in promoting the education of world economics. In recent years, I’ve observed a troubling phenomenon: certain segments of the population appear resistant to educational outreach, a condition that seems to […]