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Government activities are important to the economy for two reasons. First, there direct effect on business practices. Second, the Federal government expenditures comprise a fifth of all GDP in the United States.

Company Pension Rule of Thumb
Economic Policy

Company Pension Rule of Thumb

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A good rule of thumb for a snapshot analysis: Years of coverage equals asset balance divided by net outlay.

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Outrageous Cost of Healthcare
Economic Policy

Outrageous Cost of Healthcare

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In 2015, one million bankruptcies were caused by health care bills.

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Good For One
Circulate Economic Policy Free Market

Good For One

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A single action may seem good for us, but if everyone does the same, the result is bad.

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Cost of Tea Party
Economic Policy Science

Cost of Tea Party

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There will be large dislocations for an extended period before the benefits of a smaller government are realized.

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Before and After the Election
Budgets and Deficits Politics

Before and After the Election

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If Trump loses, watch how quickly Republicans forget their trillions for bailouts and insist on budget discipline forbids Main Street assistance.

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Wall Street and Main Street
Economic Policy Latest

Wall Street and Main Street

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US Wall Street is about 75% larger than Main Street's GDP, yet considering the entire world the financial system is the same size as GDP. That's worrisome.

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Invisible Hand
Economic Policy Free Market

Invisible Hand

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When media analysts claim that the free market and the Invisible Hand always arrives at the best answer, try to recall the need for competitive markets and their constrained scope.

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Lockdown Economic Takeaways
Covid Economic Policy

Lockdown Economic Takeaways

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Universal healthcare, essential workers wage hike, and corporations reimburse government.

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Russia, Oil Prices, and the Ruble
Economic Policy

Russia, Oil Prices, and the Ruble

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A dropping oil price inevitably causes the ruble to fall.

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Pandemic Economic Valuations
Economic Policy

Pandemic Economic Valuations

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Congress should not bailout companies except those associated with satisfying primary needs of people.

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