Looking at airplane manufacturing through Bombardier’s new billion dollar order from Delta, we can see why a multinational supply chain can lower tariffs.…
Six Facts We Need To Know About Medicare
Soon to be swamped by the baby boomers, Medicare’s finances are summarized in this year’s report from the trustees that oversee the program’s funding.…
Why We Should Apologize to the IRS
Including more people saying, “Where’s my refund?” the number of IRS problems has been increasing while its budget has been shrinking.…
Italy’s Demographic Disaster
Looking at Italy’s aging population and the impact on national spending, we might better understand the populist direction of Italian politics.…
Greece’s New Bailout Problem
As Greek bailout talks continue, European monetary officials are also concerned that a Greek statistician could receive a life sentence for reporting accurate macroeconomic statistics.…
What You Never Expected To Hear About a Traffic Jam
Since billions have been proposed for infrastructure spending, we should consider some surprising suggestions from researchers on traffic congestion.…
Deciding If Taxes Make You Move
Seeing people leave New Jersey, New York, and Illinois, we can start to ask if interstate migration is caused by high taxes.…
Deciding Whether to Tax the Internet
The internet taxes that none of us pay may soon be required by the Supreme Court if South Dakota wins a decision against Wayfair.…
What You Need to Decide About the Future of the Federal Budget
While the CBO’s (Congressional Budget Office) 2018-2028 report presents federal budget projections, the numbers also reflect the tradeoffs and some tough decisions.…
Why Businesses Want Older Models
While businesses will enjoy spending from aging populations, communities are concerned with supporting an older demographic.…