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UBI – Tried, Tested And Failed As Expected
2024-08-09
A Universal Basic Income (UBI) sounds great in theory. According to a previous study by the Roosevelt Institute, it could permanently increase the U.S. economy by trillions of dollars. While such socialistic policies sound great in theory, history, and data, they aren’t the economic saviors they are touted to be.
What Is A Universal Basic Income (UBI)
To understand why the theory of universal basic income (UBI) is heavily flawed, we need to understand what UBI is.
“Basic income, also called universal basic income (UBI), is a public governmental program for a periodic payment delivered to all citizens of a given population without a means test or work requirement. Basic income can be implemented nationally, regionally, or locally, and is an unconditional income sufficient to meet
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2024-08-07
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Confidence Is The Underappreciated Economic Engine
2024-08-07
Ask economists how they forecast economic activity. It’s likely they will mention productivity, demographics, debt, the Fed, interest rates, and a litany of other elements. Economic confidence is probably not at the top of the list for most economists. It is tricky to gauge as it can be inconsistent. However, confidence can sometimes change quickly and often with significant economic impacts.
Look at the two pictures below. Can you spot a difference between them?
The difference is subtle. The restaurant on the left has 54 diners. While the one on the right is missing the three diners in the front.
What if the three missing diners decided to eat at home that day due to waning confidence in the economy and, ultimately, concerns about the safety of their jobs and investments?
Toughest Hurdle for Investors: Entering the Market at the Right Time
2024-08-05
Asset management is crucial, but timing the market is the real challenge. There’s never a perfect time to invest, just take the leap! 💸 #InvestingTips #FinancialAdvice
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Is Bitcoin Mining Wasting Energy? The Debate on Economic Benefits and Power Consumption
2024-05-30
Bitcoin mining accounts for almost 2% of electricity generation, not significant for grid expansion, but still considerable. AI data centers offer more economic benefits. #Bitcoin #AI #EnergyConsumption
Join Michael Lebowitz as he digs into the nuances of bitcoin mining and its energy consumption. This short segment critiques the productivity and economic benefits of bitcoin mining.
– Bitcoin mining’s energy consumption and its impact on the power grid
– The debate on the economic benefits of bitcoin mining
– Comparison between bitcoin mining and AI data centers
– Statistical insights on bitcoin mining usage
– Introduction to natural gas in the context of energy consumption
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Debunking Inflation Myths: The Truth About Money Printing and Demand
2024-05-29
Understanding inflation: it’s all about supply and demand. Government’s not just printing money but issuing debt. #economics101 #inflation
In this video, Lance Roberts breaks down the basics of inflation and how supply and demand influence its rise and fall. Understand the common misconceptions about inflation and the truth behind money circulation.
– Explanation of inflation using supply and demand principles.
– Impact of a slowing economy and reduced demand on inflation.
– The misconception about government "printing money."
– Relationship between money supply and population growth.
– Reasons why inflation falls as monetary supply declines.
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5-23-24 Who Will Profit Most from the Next Tech Boom?
2024-05-23
Markets sold off on release of the latest FOMC Meeting minutes, which are a sanitized, finely-crafted version of what went on behind closed doors. The hawkishness seems to be continuing; Deflation seems to be a bigger risk to the economy than inflation. There’s too little demand, resulting in price cuts to move inventory. Insight on why we reduced our stake in Nvidia before its report was released, which attests to the growth potential of AI buildouts. One cloud on the horizon: Wall Street’s ever-optimistic expectations for continued growth. How does innovation impact the economy, and who will be the next Levi Strauss? The problems facing the power grid from AI & EV’s. The power grid needs 40- NYC’s. Natural Gas will be a big winner as a cheap, clean energy source. Water consumption
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