Economy
The High Cost and Painful Reality of Experimental Monetary Policy
Over the past five years since the Fed began its long-term experiment with near-zero interest rates in a desperate attempt to prod the economy back ……Read More
Economy
Economy
China Might Be Winning The Race To Reduce Solar Costs
Many people, even fanatical advocates of solar power, are unaware quite how close we are to reaching a critical milestone in the industry. Within a ……Read More
Economy
How Much Energy Will the 2014 World Cup Consume?
Along with 3 billion other viewers around the world, I plan to tune in for the month-long World Cup to see whether the 22-year old ……Read More
Economy
Ontario’s Fiscal Problems
Way back in March 2012, I posted a detailed look at Ontario’s fiscal history back to the mid-1980s. With the provincial election pending, I thought ……Read More
Economy
Obama’s Climate Plan Is Leaking Methane
The Environmental Protection Agency’s new regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 30 percent will no doubt lead to a cleaner economy. But the road ……Read More
Economy
Canadian Law Makes It Cheaper To Prevent Oil Sands Leaks Than Clean Them Up
As the Canadian government pushes a new law rendering pipeline companies liable for all damages from leaks and spills, the only friend to both sides ……Read More