Category Archives: Economy

The Coming Debt Reckoning

Posted on May 5, 2017 by MN Gordon

American workers, as a whole, are facing a disagreeable disorder.  Their debt burdens are increasing.  Their incomes are stagnating. There are many reasons why.  In truth, it would take several large volumes to chronicle all of them.  But when you get down to … Continue reading →

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Credit Contraction Episodes

Posted on April 7, 2017 by MN Gordon

Taking the path of least resistance doesn’t always lead to places worth going.  In fact, it often leads to places that are better to avoid.  Repeatedly skipping work to sleep in and living off credit cards will eventually lead to … Continue reading →

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Failure to Launch

Posted on March 31, 2017 by MN Gordon

The future is here and it’s not all it was cracked up to be.  For example, one of the great disappointments of the 21st century, thus far, is the lack of flying cars.  Wasn’t this supposed to be the signature … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Plan to Close the Trade Deficit with China

Posted on January 13, 2017 by MN Gordon

Jack Ma is an amiable fellow.  Back in 1994, while visiting the United States he decided to give that newfangled internet thing a whirl.  At a moment of peak inspiration, he executed his first search engine request by typing in … Continue reading →

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