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If the U.S. Defaults on Its Debt, Be Scared, Very Scared
If the United States defaults on its debt, this is what is likely to happen according to Ezra Klein: The choices it (the government) will face quickly become stark. It can cover interest on the debt, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, … Continue reading
Resources on “Too Big to Fail” Banks
Banks are an important asset for our capitalist economy. In fact it can be argued that a healthy and thriving banking system is at the core of a robust, growing economy. On the other hand, the Great Recession has taught … Continue reading
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Huh? Nearly 1 in 3 will be Arrested by Age 23
Yes, you read the title right. A new study in Pediatrics finds 30.2% of young people will be arrested by age 23! With the confidence interval utilized the prevalence of arrests by age 23 lies between 30.2% and 41.4%! Ok, … Continue reading