Debt: The Key Factor Connecting Energy and the Economy

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

There are many who believe that the use of energy is critical to the growth of the economy. In fact, I am among these people. The thing that is not as apparent is that growth in energy consumption is dependent on the growth of debt.

Why we have a wage inequality problem

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

Wage inequality is really a sign of a deeper problem; basically it reflects an economic system that is not growing rapidly enough to satisfy everyone.

Hang Onto Your Wallets: Negative Interest, the War on Cash, and the $10 Trillion Bail-in

By Ellen Brown, Web of Debt blog

In uncertain times, “cash is king,” but central bankers are systematically moving to eliminate that option.