Our European Friends Think America’s Ban On Oil Exports Is Unfair And Illegal
This past week we saw two important news stories relevant to America’s economic and geopolitical future.
The Solution To High Gasoline Prices: Let US Companies
As millions of Americans hit the road for the holiday weekend, they’ll also be hitting the highest pricespaid at the pump since 2008. Why should this be the case when U.S. oil production is actually skyrocketing?
The Inexcusable First Quarter Collapse In GDP Growth Can Be Fixed By Encouraging Small Businesses
It’s appalling. The recently-released Bureau ofEconomic Analysis data showed the U.S. GDPcontracted by nearly 3% in the first quarter this year. This should be a four-alarm fire for policymakers to implement policies to re-ignite growth.
Congrats To The Administration On A Baby Step Towards A Rational Oil Policy
The Wall Street Journal reported this morning that a“U.S. Ruling Loosens Four-Decade Ban On Oil Exports.” But the headlines have it wrong. The law of the land banning exports of crude oil has not changed.
Airbnb At The Tip Of The Spear Of The Regulatory State Versus Innovators
Brazil’s regulators welcomed Airbnb’s couch-surfing home-sharing solution to the shortage of hotel rooms for World Cup visitors. A lot of U.S. regulators aren’t so happy with Airbnb, and similar Web-centric disruptions to traditional controls and taxes associated with the hotel industry. New York City — and Paris to note another — have mounted legal challenges…
The 3D Printers Are Coming: Dig More Coal?
The 3D printers are coming. And fast. The only debate is over how fast. Velocity matters for stock pickers following the small world of pure-play public 3D printing companies. It is also relevant for business analysts and, perhaps surprisingly, for energy forecasters.