The Myth that Won’t Die: “War is Good for the Economy”
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Adam Smith and the Myth of the Founder
Every year around the anniversary of the publication of The Wealth of Nations (1776), economists and commentators repeat a familiar story: Adam ...
The Money Multiplier – Myth or Reality?
According to much popular economics, the current monetary system amplifies the initial monetary injections of money. Thus, if the central ...
Global Supply Shock Exposes the Myth of Energy Independence
The shock halt to oil and LNG supply at the Strait of Hormuz is reverberating to all major energy-consuming regions ...
Proven Petroleum Reserves and the Myth of “Peak Oil”
Recently, the United States military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump called him a “narco-terrorist” and initiated the action. ...
The Toxic Myth of Startup Family Culture
“Join our family!” sounds heartwarming until you realize your new “siblings” expect 80-hour weeks and zero boundaries. It’s a pitch ...
More square footage, less happiness: Research challenges the supersized home myth
For decades, the American dream has been synonymous with supersized living. Sprawling suburban homes with multiple bedrooms, expansive living areas, ...
Bari Weiss and the Myth of the Political Center
In 2026, CBS News is turning sharply away from the “extremes” on both sides to instead bring back the measured, ...
The year-end equipment purchase tax benefit myth
Buying equipment in December won't magically erase your tax bill. Discover how 100% bonus depreciation, Section 179, and smarter timing ...
The Myth of the “Robber Barons”: James Hill versus the Crony Competitors
Whether we like it or not, the Progressive Era and its mainstream historical interpretation—even when fictional—has virtually defined our last ...
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