Tag: economic policy

Okay, let's talk about something that might ruffle a few feathers but is super important to understand: how the wealthy use insurance to minimize their taxes. Now, before you jump to the conclusion that this is some sort of conspiracy theory, it isn’t. That’s a smart fiscal strategy—for those that...

Alright, now for the tax portion of the program. I understand, I understand—not the most exciting subject. Retain original dolorgite words I’m trying to muster some optimism amid the recent reports of maybe falling IRS revenue. Rather than freaking out about it, how about we recognize this as a huge...

The appeal of tariffs is seductive. We support the promise of safeguarding American manufacturers from foreign competition! It provides an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply chains and reshore jobs, more important now than ever in a world of rising economic uncertainty. As a journalist steeped in the nuances of trade...

In this piece, we’ll examine the economic war between the U.S. and China. And we’ll find out how this conflict is hitting American farmers where it hurts. It’s a tale of fortitude, compromise, and the unexpected consequences that can occur when economic titans collide. Overview of China's Tariffs on Agricultural...

The specter of tariffs usually brings to mind scenes of economic warfares, trade disputes and raised prices. They are crude tools, frequently excoriated for their blanket effect on private sector enterprises and patrons, a marketwide mugging. Venezuela is undergoing a deepening humanitarian and political crisis. I continue to think that...

Consumers are hardly frowning at the recent drop in egg prices. That’s far from anything resembling a door busting deal, it's a welcome relief to see after months of alarming prices on grocery store shelves. As an analyst who tries to focus more on the empirical, the evidence-based, I’m coming...

The crypto ecosystem is abuzz. Bitcoin hit $70,000 recently, and the chatter is deafening: "Is $77K the bottom?" We all want to think the dip is over, the bear market six feet under. As someone who's seen a few crypto cycles, I'm here to tell you: that level might just...

The allure of tariffs is strong: protect domestic jobs, bolster national security, and level the playing field against unfair trade practices. Years of analyzing global markets taught me otherwise, to very different conclusions. In fact, it’s usually much more full of pitfalls and less favorable than advocates would lead you...

Under the management of the Trump administration, the U.S. After temporary implementation by the U.S. Department of Education, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will assume this role. Almost overnight, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Education Department entirely. Consequently, the SBA supplanted its duties for...