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Economics : Business & Finance
The "Greed" Scapegoat
In the midst of the recent bank failures and financial scandals, the common explanation is that 'greed' caused the adverse behaviors that precipitated the collapse. When thinking about this explanation, I couldn't help but consider that in order for 'greed' to be the reason
Environmental Trends - Increasing Noise Pollution
Some countries more than others. some cities more than others, some streets more than others yet noise is everywhere and noise problems will continue to increase in time.
Some Say Free Market Economics Cannot Work In A Global Economy - Really Why Not?
As a Franchisor Founder, I know about free market economics. Personally, when it comes to franchising, it's like running a large company made up of many small independent small businesses. Although the business model today is more refined and over regulated, there are many similar strategies li
Is Your Money Safe in the New Economy?
It's happening as we speak. Millions of Americans are losing their jobs and retirement funds. Many have already noticed a drop of 30-40% in their stock portfolios, too. This should be a serious wake-up call for everyone. There are even more big changes coming and it's good to be prepared.
Continuum Of Care Homeless Assistance Programs
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise referred to as HUD, is a Cabinet department in the Executive branch of the US federal government. HUD mainly focuses on attracting strong, lasting, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Ever since its creation in the
Cargo Containers Piling Up World Wide Again - Dilemma Or Opportunity?
The United States is in a recession and working through a heck of a problem, but amazingly enough, things are as they always are as recessions go. Unfortunately, the banking crisis is the shot heard round the world and it's not too pretty around the globe.
Bond Binge Hangover
The Fed's recent monetary policy has driven up the price of long-term government debt to very high levels. The corresponding extremely low interest rates are part of the government's efforts to breathe some life into the economy. However, if the Fed succeeds and the economy recovers, long
Perspectives on 2010 Economy and How to Maintain Prosperity in These Times
Prosperity in the year 2010, a combination of astrological, numerological and financial analytic perspectives. How will you be financially influenced in the year 2010? 2010 and your prosperity.
Auto Industry Bailout - Is it Good For the US?
George W. Bush and Congress have worked together to "lend" up to $17.4 billion to GM, Chrysler and Ford. And all indications are that Barack Obama will increase the bailout by $40 billion. But is this auto industry bailout really good for the country? Let's take a quick look.
Signs of a Double Dip Recession in 2011 - Global Outlook, Forward-Looking, May 2010
Recall, I envisaged a "W" recovery for our economy in my January article, 2010 Global Economic Outlook. My friends, it appears this will unfortunately continue to be the case as we look ahead to 2011.
What Happened to the Alan Greenspan Philosophy of the 60's
Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve (1987-2006), in my estimation is the leading culprit of the economic mess we are currently in. Greenspan's loose monetary policy and unbelievably low interest rates are what caused the lending standards to become much less stringent and inv
The $6.6 Trillion Retirement Income Deficit and How It Will Impact You
Almost everywhere you turn, you hear about Trillion Dollar deficits. And yet, most Americans have not heard of the Trillion Dollar Deficit that threatens the future quality of life, standard of living, peace of mind, and dignity of almost everyone: the $6.6 Trillion Retirement Income Deficit. This f
What a Degree in Business - Economics Can Do For You
While many people choose to pursue a degree in a general business category, others choose to focus their interest into a specific degree. One of these options is a Business in Economics degree. This degree can be applied to many different positions within the economic, financial, insurance, or consu
Do We Have Another Mortgage Meltdown on the Horizon?
Strategic foreclosures are explained. Potential crisis is identified. No answers without government intervention.
Bank Stress Test Nonsense
Again the "experts" can't get it right.The stress test are about one thing and one thing only - FAS 140.These additional cash reserve requirements are not about surviving the recession, they are about surviving the change in rules that will eliminate QSPE's (most of them anyway),
The Conscience Of A Restorationist, III
With the explosion of progressivism in America, every major institution that influences public opinion has been overrun by collectivist/statists, from the movie theater to the classroom. That means that your kids (along with the rest of us) are constantly bombarded with leftist messages. Every day,
Economic Mistakes and State Regulations; Case Study Comment
There are federal rules and regulations in the franchising industry, but there are also some states that have franchise regulations on top of that. Many of these state regulatory bodies very much hurt franchising companies, and prevent them from coming into their state, slowing down their progress,
African Debt and Its Consequences
When debt strikes an entire nation the effect can be an economic catastrophe. Debts leave a nation with no money for development and the result is lowering of health standards and overall economic decline. The United States is the most powerful country in the world but despite the rosy picture being
The United States - One Big Super Wal-mart
Over the holidays I spent an entire day in the lodge of a small, unknown ski area in Blowing Rock area of North Carolina while my grandson participated in his first ski daycare experience.Unable to leave the area I had many hours to "people watch", one of my favorite pass times.What I obse
What Institutionalized Inflation Means For an Economy
Inflation is and has been the monetary policy of choice since the gold standard was fully abolished in 1971; a long-term money supply chart shows a clear trend upwards with no real retraces. Traders and investors should ask themselves: what are the consequences of inflation being institutionalized a