In 2018, we published Longevity: Trends and Challenges which could be described as the classic “good news bad news” story. The good news was that life expectancy in the U. S. had risen from 47.3 to 78.9 years over the period 1900 to...
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Several years ago, I wrote a white paper (Considerations on Income Inequality) that included income and wealth data through 2017, in both cases portraying an ever-widening spread between the top 5% and the rest of the population. The income spread is powerfully captured...
The pandemic has provided us with a powerful reminder that unpredictable human behavior makes it very difficult to forecast the economy. You may recall that during the economic contraction associated with the lockdown, there were a variety of forecasts as to the trajectory...
Clients often explore options for private aviation as an alternative to traditional airline travel. Private aviation provides more privacy and an unmatched level of convenience to travelers. There are various private aviation programs to consider, from card programs that provide hours of service,...
The Human Factor I have written many times about the importance of human emotions and behavior in determining the course of the economy and financial markets. We are currently experiencing a fascinating example as it relates to the personal savings rate which is...
Many of my white papers have referenced the fact that most economic policies and actions have secondary and tertiary effects, unintended consequences, and quite often, distinct winners and losers. The economic trauma associated with Covid-19 has resulted in government policies that provide a...