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March 12, 2026 Original Analysis

The Incentives Behind Our Perpetual Debt

It is no secret that the US Federal Government has great difficulty getting out of and staying out of debt. Whether the State even possesses the power or willpower to get out of debt is not even asked, as Keynesian principles have lionized debt and removed the historical stigma. Things that would not be seen […]

January 15, 2026 Original Analysis

The Bread & Circus effect: The Danger of Public Stadium Funding

In 2016 when the measure C initiative to raise hotel taxes to benefit a new San Diego Chargers stadium failed, the Chargers left their hometown of many years to go to Los Angeles. A team expecting government aid as a prerequisite to be in a location is an exceedingly common story in the world of […]