By Daniel J. Boudreaux As long as the reality of human existence remains on the imperfect side of paradise — mired in scarcity, often unpredictable, and always carrying at least a small risk of calamity for each individual as well as for groups — some people will complain about the state of reality. Indeed, as human welfare improves, such complaints grow more frequent and … [Read more...] about The Way Not to Fix Education, Housing, and Health Care
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A Tale of Two Bubbles: How the Fed Crashed the Tech and the Housing Markets
By Luka Nikolic Since its founding, the Federal Reserve has had a hand in creating some of the largest bubbles in history. When the bank lowers interest rates, there is excess cash in the economy, making it relatively cheap for anyone to borrow. This creates malinvestment in the economy because while not everyone has profitable ideas, many more people can borrow, causing a … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Bubbles: How the Fed Crashed the Tech and the Housing Markets
Co-Living Trend Fueled By Changing Economic Conditions
By Jeff Paul *This article is from the April, 2017 issue of our premium newsletter. Finding affordable, safe, comfortable housing can be a challenge particularly during a time of rising housing costs, mass underemployment, and high student debt. These factors combined with the simultaneous ascent of the freelance and sharing economies are fueling a growing trend of … [Read more...] about Co-Living Trend Fueled By Changing Economic Conditions