Law of Supply and Demand
Markets balance scarcity with willingness to pay
The Scale of Global Hunger
Global hunger fell over two decades while sub-Saharan Africa's numbers rose sharply.
Run the Factory Full
Fixed costs shape pricing, exit decisions and competitive dynamics across every industry.
Who Wants Global Talent?
Immigrants drive American innovation, and visa friction now pushes talent toward rivals.
When Will America Reopen
Triangulating weak signals across 100 metrics reveals reopening trends
Billionaires Who Give It Away
A voluntary pledge asks billionaires to give away the majority of their wealth.
Bad Billionaires and Lazy Capital
Rent-seeking, corruption-prone industries and inherited wealth stall progress.
A Global Ponzi Debt Problem
Aging populations and underfunded pensions compound a debt burden already too large.
The Gift Card Economy
Gift cards solve gifting's inefficiency and mint profit from forgetfulness.
Texas Versus California
Texas and California reveal whether America works better with low or high government.