The economic data that drive so much political debate are becoming increasingly less reliable in the digital era. That’s because new technology makes it hard to compare the 21st-century economy to…
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The news is all over the financial community: the silver fix has been taken out of the hands of the gold fixers, and placed in the hands of two new…
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It’s back-to-school time, which is usually a glorious moment for beleaguered retailers. But this year, there’s more at stake than a new box of crayons for little Johnny. There’s a…
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The party’s over soon — the problem is nobody knew that they were at a party to begin with. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday, July 9th, that it will end…
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When it comes to gold, the investment community suffers from a kind of financial Bipolar Disorder. It swings back and forth, from a pure lust for gold… to unmitigated contempt.…
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Nevada has hit a wall, economically speaking. Changing demographics, American and worldwide socio-economic challenges, and a shift in gambling habits have all combined to hurt the local economy. It’s looking…
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Today the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the agency of the US Department of Commerce that provides important economic statistics, including the gross domestic product of the United States, reported that in Q1…
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A pair of opinion polls carried out earlier this year brought to light some interesting views about the American Dream. While the dream is indeed dead for many, it’s not…
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For those seeking adventure and a refreshed outlook, America has always been a good place to leave and return to. Our writers have sung the praises of Europe, often to…
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If you scour the prose of contemporary economists, you’ll invariably encounter murkiness and subterfuge. President Truman was all too aware of the problem when he said “give me a one-handed…