Thoughts from the Frontline Archive, April 2018

Economy with a Fever
  • April 27, 2018

Economy with a Fever

Getting a fever is no fun. You likely get chills, you sweat, and you’re just generally uncomfortable. You get tired easily and need to rest. But here’s the weird part: Fever isn’t the real problem. It’s a symptom of something else. You must treat whatever that is to relieve the fever.

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China Plays It Cool
  • April 20, 2018

China Plays It Cool


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China is the world economy’s elephant in the room. We can’t possibly ignore it, yet many try anyway. Admitting China’s influence forces us to admit the world is changing—and we all must change with it.

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How to Get Your Tax Weekend Back
  • April 14, 2018

How to Get Your Tax Weekend Back

This weekend millions of Americans and/or their accountants are preparing to file income tax returns. Tax day is an annual event as significant as the Fourth of July – though far less fun.

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Assumptions Equal Problems
  • April 6, 2018

Assumptions Equal Problems

The future is tantalizing because it is both unknown and unknowable. At best, we can make educated guesses about tomorrow or next year. Sometimes, it’s actually hard to understand what happened in the past, much less to chart how the future might unfold.

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