Monthly Archives: October 2018

Anti-trust break-ups due for monopolies–much needed

As the cost of capital rises and financial discipline moves back to the fore, consolidations and mammoth conglomerates that were enabled by ‘free money’ and lax regulation will naturally be unwound one way and another.  This creative destruction will help … Continue reading

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Long loans mean reduced spending and saving ability for years to come

Indebted households have reduced spending and saving ability for the years it takes them to pay off debt. Today Canadians owe a record $1.71 of debt for every $1.00 of disposable income.  This suggests an extended period of lower consumption … Continue reading

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EU votes to ban single use plastics–much more to be done

Many important steps that we need to take are discussed in this segment.  It is up to individuals to act.  The plague of plastic and our throw-away habits are harming all of us. Dr. Jonathan Latham says 95% of table … Continue reading

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