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Switzerland Rejects Proposal To Limit Executive Pay

In a bold pro-corporate move, Switzerland has rejected a proposal that would limit executive pay.  Only 6 months ago, 70% of Switzerland supported and applauded this proposal.  See infographic.  More from Zero Hedge: Confirming that the brotherhood of the “fairness doctrine” in which everyone is equal to everyone else (but some are too big to fail […]

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The World’s 2170 Billionaires Control $33 Trillion In Net Worth, Double The US GDP

Apparently, 2170 people control more wealth than twice the GDP of the United States, supposedly the most economically strong country in the world.  Their wealth has increased by 60% since 2009.  They largely operate behind the scenes, but considering their economic influence, they should not be disregarded as just benefactors of a good economy.  If […]

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Economics revolution brewing against neoclassical, orthodox economics

The Soviets had an expression about the paradoxes in the Capitalist West, that they would sell each other nooses to kill themselves.  It appears that due to the transformation of the educational system to a market based system, and less so of an abstract academic, intellectual nature (where students pay and expect to get a […]

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Fed may taper if data meet criteria

In typical Fedspeak, the Fed has said absolutely nothing while discussing tapering, saying that they may taper if conditions warrant, with an unknown amount. *FOMC SAW `SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT RISKS’ REMAINING FOR ECONOMY  *FED TAPER LIKELY IN COMING MONTHS ON BETTER DATA, MINUTES SHOW *METLIFE FOUNDATION, SESAME WORKSHOP PARTNER TO PROVIDE FINL *FOMC SAW DOWNSIDE RISKS […]

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Bitcoin rises more than 20% over 600 before Senate hearing

As the Senate is convening it’s first hearing on ‘digital currencies’ (but specifically Bitcoin) it has surged above $600/USD which is a record high. One reason for the surge ahead of the Senate hearing could be partially fuelled by the fact that you can now buy Real Estate in China with Bitcoin: Bitcoin acceptance in […]

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Bitcoin Rises Over $500 – Is it a valid asset?

Bitcoin has breached the $500 mark as the US Congress convenes its first hearing on “Virtual Currencies.”  From Zero Hedge: Finally, for those curious what a “fair value” on Bitcoin may be, here is what we presented [13]a week ago, courtesy of Global Macro Investor’s Raoul Pal: So yes: Bitcoin is volatile. Very. That much […]

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Brief history of labor and it’s significance in the US economy last 40 years

Arguably, what makes any economy strong is labor, and manufacturing.  The US has shifted from a manufacturing base economy to a financial / service based economy.  Corporations are making profits, but not creating anything.  By giving China and other countries jobs, it’s given them economic power.  An anti-labor trend that began in the 1980’s has […]

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