Category: General

The Economist: The average American is much better off now than four decades ago

Citing Census Bureau information, politicians and media pundits often claim that Americans are no better off than they were 30 years ago. However, as detailed in this Economist article, a new report by the Congressional Budget Office disputes this claim, painting a rosier picture of American prosperity. Read the full article in The Economist

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Getting a handle on a scandal

The recent Facebook “crisis” over user data is just the latest chapter in the long history of corporate crises. In this article, The Economist analyzes the impact of such crises on long-term shareholder value. Read the full article in The Economist

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Which firms profit most from America’s health-care system

Healthcare has been a great sector in which to invest for many years now. But as The Economist lays out in this article, there are factors in place that may change the source of those high returns, especially for some participants in the industry. Read the full article in The Economist

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The Economist: Steven Pinker’s case for optimism

Steven Pinker’s latest book, “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress,” posits that the prevalence (and allure) of negative news undermines the amazing progress humanity is making. Nowhere is this more true than the public markets, where the most recent bout of volatility focused the minds of investors (and clients alike) more…

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HBR: WORK AFTER #METOO, YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

I offer my thoughts on the #metoo movement from the perspective of a small business owner. In light of the fact that many small businesses operate without an official HR department, issues may arise without proactively leadership. Read the full article in The Harvard Business Review

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