A 911 Parable: The Wise Man and the Fool

If over the past five years many of us in the United States have had the sense the inmates are running the asylum, it is because they are. As I considered writing an essay on remberance of something we are not allowed to forget, if we possibly could, I felt compelled to test this sense.

Minimum Wage Law Only Increases the Gap Between the Haves and the Have Nots

By raising the minimum wage to $7.25 proponents believe that the working poor will reap greater economic benefit. Yet, these individuals fail to understand the simple difference between having something and not having something.

Productivity in Spain - Where are the Opportunities? (2)

In Fact, the implicit relation between a long working week and a lower than average productivity needed some more explanation. Therefor this appendix...

Understanding Emissions Trading and Global Warming

It goes without saying that there is often an inherent conflict between science and economies. Emission trading is an interesting effort in the global warming arena.

Why Alberta, Canada, Why Now?

Can you get excited about knowing the best place to invest in? Do you see the value of turning your real estate dreams into reality? Do you see the benefit of reading this article? Can you see the merit in taking action after you have this information? This article will give you insights into why Alberta, Canada is the place to invest in today and in the future. Information compiled by Real Estate Investment Network.

The Real Estate Bubble

The last RE boom we had was stoped by the FED. THEY have done it again. There is no such thing as an economy that is too hot or too good but with a gov perspective, Greenspan and his replacement have helped the RE market; his own Titanic...

The Basics of Inflation

There is a lot of talk of inflation in the economic news lately. What does it mean?

American Dream Grant and American Dream Accounts

Hillary Clinton has stated that she has a plan for America and a Plan for the Middle Class. She has indicated any speech that she wishes to promote the American Dream Plan. The plan is to make the middle class of affordable again. Hillary Clinton's plan does not sound like anything at least in a way she presents the plan that it is not something that the Democratic Party would necessarily subscribe to. Why do I say this?

Inherent Mistrust in Globalization

One of the most fascinating and interesting innate characteristics of the human species is the need to maintain control or power over another. Obviously, this is an evolutionary issue, which probably has its seeds within the alpha male pre-programmed behavior.

Baseball & Rawlings Bring New Meaning to Free Trade

It is not too late for MLB and its superstars to take a stand on workers’ rights, regardless of lax U.S. laws in the world of free trade and its agreements’ legal loopholes.

Average Gasoline Prices Now at $3.00 per Gallon; New Record High

The American people have been told that the high cost of gasoline and fuel will not affect the economy. This of course is utter nonsense however there is something to be said for consumer confidence. Nevertheless, we find many

Biofuels and Future Potential Problems Down the Road

It is quite possible that there will be future potential problems and issues with biofuels down the road. For instance if we are to break our addiction to Middle Eastern foreign oil we will need to produce 15% or more of our fuel by growing it here in the United States Midwest

Ethanol, Economics and Ethics; Growing Our Own Fuel

Breaking our addiction to foreign Middle Eastern oil will not be easy, but then again no one said it would be. United States government supports through initiatives the research and development of growing our own fuel in the United States of America. The United States government also subsidizes farmers and gives incentives to ethanol producers. Many states in the northern Midwest also support ethanol producers by reducing the tax on each gallon of gasoline or bio-diesel sold.

Central Pennsylvanians Complain About Economy

Many in Central Pennsylvania are complaining about the economy, while much of the rest of the nation enjoys positive growth. Things in Pennsylvania are in fact getting better, but it is taking time and thus there are folks there who are not...

Government Certification Test Often Destroy Productivity

On-going education is important indeed and that goes for any industry. Knowing the rules and regulations is also extremely important and since the regulatory bureaucrats change the rules so often it is important to stay on top of all of them.