Adopting Scandinavian social benefits and taxes in the U.S.
For something unrelated, I was researching some of the “social benefits” programs in Norway. This is my summary of what I came across – which may be sort of accurate…
Biden proposes incentives to have large families, increase population
Giving incentives to have large families is solving which problem? This is in opposition to his “Green New Deal” goals. President Joe Biden unveiled his next $1.9 trillion stimulus package…
Inflation: “Price hikes are ahead, but consumer companies hope you won’t notice”
Higher prices coming from printing money/deflating dollar/increasing asset valuations, and then demand increasing from “stimulus” dollars and savings pouring back into the economy: Consumer companies like Coca-Cola and Procter &…
Efficiency in Agriculture
Many think the quaint and tranquil working the land by hand is the future of agriculture. Uh, no, its ont. In some ways, it is not surprising that many of…
Does auto-enrollment in retirement plans make sense?
Source: A new law would require employees to save for retirement – MarketWatch The law would mandate automatic payroll deductions of 3%, rising 1% per year until 10% is reached…
Told you: “‘Zero Covid’: Ensuring low cases is ‘necessary’ even if eradication is impossible”
15 days to flatten the curve morphed into “Zero Covid”. At this point, its all about power trips by public health officials and politicians who want to grow government and…
The death of small cars in America
I drive a 2015 Honda Fit and love it; in fact its the 2nd Honda Fit that I own. Unfortunately, auto makers have decided Americans only want large SUVs. Some,…
“When Disneyland reopens, it’s going to have even more of a privilege problem”
Many governments and organizations are seeking to turn tourism in a post pandemic world into an elites-only experience. Many have said they want fewer tourists who are more upscale and…
Inflation is coming
But you know we can just print money to infinity without problem: Inflation is just warming up, but by late spring it could get downright hot, even if just temporarily.…
Post pandemic inflation expected
Increasing demand for gasoline will drive up prices Increasing demand for autos as people begin driving more miles again Increasing demand for restaurants, hotels, air travel and tourism Health care…