Economics

Here is a fact to meditate on – today just under 75% of all equity trades are done with computer programs. For me that is amazing. You will be outgunned by the big traders before you even your stock chart page loads in your browser. If you are looking at investment strategies that try to [...]

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There are a series of new books out which talk about the next 100 years or the next 200 years, but that about the next ten years? There are short-term arguments for recovery and a stronger dollar, however, the economy is not healthy. The next ten years does not look good for the US economy. [...]

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There is too much negativity and conspiracy theories circulating arround the web and media relating to economic meltdowns, inflation and the food crisis.   That being said, one concern of mine lingering out there is inflation. The purpose of this post is to in simple non technical terms look at the possibility of inflation and in [...]

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This is the only guide you will ever need to save money. I do not believe being thrifty and frugal will make you rich. I believe in income generation for wealth creation.  However, many people are struggling economically and I thought I would create a guide on how to save money when you have none. [...]

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What is happening to US manufacturing? My message is do not listen to the politicians who have no clue. They will tell you anything and many have very marginal powers of discernment when it comes to economic issues. My answer to the question about the US production base is, yes US production is shrinking but: [...]

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Is it better the USA is a mercantile or free trade nation? The purpose of the post is to argue against a populist idea that is mildly irritating to anyone with any clue about economics. That is the populist mercantile argument. It is not only harmful to the US economy (you) but President Obama supports [...]

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The purpose of this post is to describe what is happening to our economic system. Where is it going and what is our economic fate.  I call this process we are in now capitalism 2.0. What is happening with capitalism Are you wondering what is happening in the US and developed countries in world today [...]

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My review of Zombie Economics by John Quggin I enjoy reading books on Economics. Zombie Economics by John Quiggin (an Australian Economist) is a well written book from an entertainment standpoint. Even the title is a little flashy as is the book’s cover, zombies coming back to life.  Its value is drawing people into the [...]

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Inflation this year I wanted to write an article about will we have inflation or deflation. But the reality is there is little debate as to which we will have. Please watch the video in this post on that subject as it is interesting for an economic video. Inflation will start to pick up a [...]

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Abolish the Federal Reserve banking system The purpose of this post is to give reasons why I want the United States Federal reserve bank abolished. Wake up, the Fed is not the solution, it is the problem. Consider these facts about the US Federal reserve and their monetary policy. My idea is not some alternative [...]

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