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November 4, 2014
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November 4, 2014
The Benefits of Perpetual Federal Debt

Very long term federal debt that has no date for redemption like UK First World War bonds and U.S. Revolutionary War debt depend on good public credit.

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October 2, 2014
The banks and insurance companies are financial intermediaries that avoid legal marijuana business.
October 2, 2014
Marijuana Money Problems

Colorado's marijuana growers and dealers are wasting resources because banks and insurance companies will not act as their financial intermediaries.

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September 14, 2014
It would be beneficial for households and national economic growth if the U.S. saving rate were raised.
September 14, 2014
The Nudge Toward a Goldilocks Savings Rate

We need to raise the low U.S. savings rate with new incentives like a lottery on savings deposits because households and business investment need savings.

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August 17, 2014
Everyday Economics — Oil stories
August 17, 2014
A Closer Look at the EU 28 Economic Growth Rate

Looking at a European average economic growth rate, unemployment rate and GDP to debt ratio is misleading because of countries' disparate economies.

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July 31, 2014
Violating the sanctity of contracts, Argentina has again defaulted on her sovereign debt and diminished her ability to borrow.
July 31, 2014
Argentina's (Long) Default History

With Argentina again defaulting on her sovereign debt, she is violating the sanctity of contracts and lessened her borrowing ability at home and globally.

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July 29, 2014
With factions in Greece resisting further austerity, a sovereign debt problem could resurface.
July 29, 2014
Greece Again?

With more austerity resistance to government spending cutbacks, Greece could again be heading for a sovereign debt default and a bailout.

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July 4, 2014
Weekly Economic News Roundup and economic independence from Alexander Hamilton
July 4, 2014
Celebrating Economic Independence

Yes, the […]

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May 27, 2014
In the major sports leagues and for golf, there is a top 1% and income inequality that can be measured with Gini Coefficients.
May 27, 2014
The Income Inequality That Doesn't Bother Us

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April 30, 2014
Ask Alexa Economic Advice on deadweight loss and gift giving
April 30, 2014
Your “ROI” From Braces

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April 27, 2014
In Russia now, and 35 years ago in the US, stagflation is a tough problem.
April 27, 2014
When Did We Get “Tough Love” From the Federal Reserve?

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April 11, 2014
Detroit Bankruptcy Requires Life Support
April 11, 2014
Should Detroit Sell Its Art?

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March 11, 2014
Weekly Economic News Roundup and driving behavior
March 11, 2014
Venezuela Has Cheap Gas But No Cars

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