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April 5, 2016

Much Ado About Nothing?

What was Shakespeare writing about back in 1598?  Perhaps the hot debate over US corporate ‘tax inversions?’ Probably not. Regardless, is this topic really worth all […]
April 4, 2016

Understanding the Yield Spread

Understanding the yield curve/yield spread…and it’s implications is critically important.   Many consider it the most important economic barometer available today. Here’s an excerpt from a FED […]
April 1, 2016

March Employment Report

This morning, at 5:37 am, I received an email from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Exciting, right?  Jealous? I receive this particular email on the […]
March 31, 2016

The Economics of Murder

Here’s a thought:  Why don’t governments pay people NOT to commit murder?  If the murder rate is unacceptably high, and current law enforcement efforts aren’t effective […]