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As someone who spent a career in technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how systems work – and how they sometimes don’t. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about our economic models. They seem to be facing some serious headwinds, and it’s worth taking a critical look. Private Equity’s Growing Shadow One trend that keeps … Read more
When governments impose tariffs, it’s often framed as a way to protect domestic industries or address trade imbalances. We saw a lot of this during the Trump administration, with significant tariffs placed on goods from countries like China and the European Union. But as someone who’s spent decades in the business world, I’ve learned that … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how interconnected everything is. Economic policies, even those that seem distant, often have a way of rippling outwards and affecting us all. Today, I want to talk about tariffs. You might hear about tariffs in the news – often framed as a way … Read more
In my career, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how technology impacts society. It’s a complex field, and just like technology, sometimes the way we talk about things can get a bit muddled. That’s why I want to talk about economics today. Many people use “economics,” “business,” and “policy analysis” interchangeably, but they’re … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to chat about something that might seem a bit dry but is actually super important, especially for us young adults trying to figure out our careers and finances. We’re talking about jobs data – you know, those reports that tell us how the economy is doing, how many … Read more
Tariffs. The word itself can bring to mind economic textbooks and complex global negotiations. But at their core, tariffs are taxes on imported goods. And like any tax, they have effects that ripple outwards, touching everything from the price of your morning coffee to the relationships between nations. As someone who’s spent a career navigating … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily headlines about trade disputes. But if we step back for a moment, we can see that these aren’t entirely new phenomena. History offers a fascinating, and sometimes sobering, perspective on the rise of protectionism and the recurring patterns of trade wars. One of the most striking … Read more
It’s easy to get lost in the numbers when we talk about government deficits and debt. They often seem like abstract concepts that only economists and politicians worry about. But history shows us that these fiscal challenges have real, long-term consequences for societies, impacting everything from innovation to social stability. Think about the Roman Empire. … Read more