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The US government works very hard… at making themselves look good. One of the ways they do this is to represent truly horrifying data in the best possible light. The number which seems to be manipulated more than any other number is the “official” unemployment rate — the headline rate which the government touts in…
2. Have Sufficient Money Tucked away in Savings Expats from all countries who have made living abroad a success have typically had sufficient money saved away to deal with uncertainty or unemployment. The total to ensure success varies based on the country, and individual living abroad’s demographics; however, a good rule of thumb is to…
Those who haven’t been unemployed over the long-term may be shocked to find out the degree to which many of those who have been simply let themselves go.
2. End USDA Subsidies The Department of Agriculture offers a wide range of agricultural subsidies for farmers and exercises regulation over agricultural markets. It offers over 240 subsidy programs. The current subsidies have an adverse effects on markets and also encouraged environmentally harmful practices. The corn subsidies, for example, not only cause an artificially low…
2.The Bridge to Nowhere Alaska is pushing forward to build a bridge that will lead to undeveloped land. The project, which has shutdown businesses and leveled homes, is expected to cost anywhere from $1.1 to $1.6 billion. Even though private developers are pushing for the project, it’s the tax payer who is footing the bill….
Economic Effect It is often mistakenly believed that US unemployment and illegal immigrant employment are linked. They are not. Most US citizens simply don’t compete for the same jobs. Amazingly, estimates approximate between 53-70% of US agricultural workers are illegal immigrants. If they were to be sent home the effect on the US economy would…