North Korea – Nukes & You

Any living US adult who even remotely pays attention to the news should be aware, and likely desensitized to, news about North Korea. While little more than a chapter in most US history textbooks, the North Korean threat to South Korea – and the world – is very real. Furthermore, the North Korean threat to... Continue Reading →

Why Trade Wars Are Bad Ideas

  Trade wars are usually inadvisable, if they can be avoided.  Like most 'wars' they tend to have hidden costs, abundant problems, and unintended winners (and losers). The goal of levying tariffs on items is to protect domestic manufacturers and jobs.  For instance, by punishing foreign steel imports with tariffs (or taxes) it creates an... Continue Reading →

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