Stu Schaefer | August 16, 2017 I was surprised when I asked parents to tell me the life skills they wish their kids knew, and there was a resounding request for kids to learn how to open a bank account. Similarly, there was a huge call out for: How to budget & balance accounts… Read More »
David Korten | April 6, 2016 Politics and polling data reveal a remarkable shift in American attitudes toward socialism. More Democrats now view socialism favorably (42 percent) than unfavorably (34 percent). Among young adults, socialism does even better with a 43 percent favorable view vs. only 26 percent unfavorable. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a self-described Democratic Socialist,… Read More »
By Jonisa Angoni | July 12, 2016 Regional cooperation between the western Balkan countries is the key factor that will lead those countries towards the EU perspective. Improving relations of the Western Balkan countries is a goal that should be fulfilled. The improvement of these relations is a commitment made by the countries themselves at the EU-Western… Read More »
By Kevin Joseph Browne | February 20, 2014 Surely one of the easier subjects to show the importance of is economics. Yet, while it has obvious practical benefits it seems to be rarely taught well or with an eye towards understanding fundamental principles or how they apply in the real world. Economics courses seem to be heavily skewed… Read More »
By Ilya Shambat | Submitted On July 03, 2013 I am going to tackle a very serious subject – one of the axioms that are central to classical economic theory. Classical economics states that economic decisions are driven by rational self-interest. I am parting with that axiom and suggest the following: That while some economic decisions are in… Read More »
By Lance Winslow | September 24, 2012 The other day, I got into a rather interesting conversation with an acquaintance about the reality of macro-economics. Specifically the new complexities garnered due to emerging nations becoming power houses without ever fully emerging. Yes, in this discussion no doubt I had China in mind, and perhaps India to follow and… Read More »
By Lawrence T Chan | Submitted On December 06, 2012 Economics Is Social Science Many people confuse economics as a science like physics or medical science. Economics is part of social science. It is not the kind of science that can produce precise projection or accurate forecast. In this sense, most of the theories you have come to… Read More »