Debt to GDP - FRED
The US Fiscal Crisis
When the US pays more for interest on its debt than it pays for Medicare or for Defense, that’s a fiscal crisis all right. And, it is getting worse. A sh... … more »
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Marin County
The Unaffordable Oak Hill Project
This project is to construct 135 apartments near San Quentin to house teachers in Marin County. Others have described very well all the complexities associated... … more »
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UN Population Division
Can Europe defend itself?
Yes, it should be able to In May 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe could no longer rely on the U.S. for its defense, declaring that NA... … more »
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tariffs Tantrums
Tariffs tantrums will break up the US cost effective supply chains, blow up World trade, and cause stagflation (higher inflation combined with recession). And,... … more »
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Housing Price Index
International Housing Bubble scaled to Income
A brief explanation of what we are looking at Let’s say over a given period a country’s house prices increase by 30% and income also increases by 30%. If you di... … more »
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Morningstar
Catastrophe (CAT) Bonds, a fascinating diversification investment vehicle
CAT bonds are the last line of defense backing insurers and reinsurers Introduction Catastrophe bonds (CAT bonds) transfer catastrophe risks from insurers to i... … more »
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G. Lion
The Baffling Economics of the Eyewear Business
Introduction This is a follow-up to the Freakonomics Radio podcast “Why Do Your Eyeglasses Cost $1,000?” Let’s compare the price of prescription glasses from three... … more »
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GL
LA fires $30 billion property losses way too high
A recent article in the LA Times was titled "Property losses from fires may top $30 billion." Within the article, it disclosed three different estimates all aroun... … more »
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G. Lion
Is Women’s Athleticism Catching Up to Men
This is considering the progress in women’s athletic performance relative to men. I am focused on running and swimming events. I hypothesize that women’s tim... … more »
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G. Lion
The History of the World on an S curve
The past two centuries have been extraordinary as the industrial revolution triggered unprecedented growth. But, this growth period is almost done. To captur... … more »