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This applies to software systems used by “public bodies” in The Netherlands. Of course, since the same software is often used by both public and non-public consumers, this may have…
Advanced economies have a problem: Many workers are approaching advanced and retirement age, especially in Japan and Europe but also in the U.S. Source: Nouriel Roubini has ‘no beef with…
This is what happens with subsidies – they end up as a subsidy to the manufacturer who raises prices roughly equal to the subsidy. The buyer is no better off…
Republicans were expected to have strong results in the mid-term national elections – particularly during a time of high inflation, high interest rates, and a President that at times seems…
Most of us do not have an option of moving to another country – yet being “international” and globalized is a key attribute in today’s job market. Today, I saw…
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not so many – which is a surprise: Age. Minimum wage workers tend to be young. Although workers under age 25 represented…
The technocratic elite (often socialists and democratic Marxists) frequently say we need more social benefits to encourage families. The problem is - it's been done and it hasn't worked.
This post was originally written two weeks ago. I have updated with new information and charts that help explain why “Millennials” (per polls) are more supportive of immigration than are…
That quote below sounds profound until you realize per history most people’s lives have gotten better over time. Data documents this trend. And with inflation, each generation’s accumulated assets are…
Nearly 125,000 Illinoisans Went Looking For A New State To Live In Illinois isn’t alone in losing people to other states, it’s just that we’re losing so many more than…