Investigative Economics

Not Just Insurance Costs, ACA Also Drove Medicare & Medicaid Costs

The short version of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, is that, while it intended to drive down health care costs by forcing…

Nov 23 • 

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The Statistical Insignificance of Monthly Job Reports

In March of this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published the preliminary revision to its annual estimate of total employment equal to…

Nov 14 • 

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Why Did Google Fund an Anti-Data Center, Anti-Nuclear Campaign

In the most recent election, Georgians voted to replace two Republican members of the state public service commission, which regulates state utilities…

Nov 9 • 

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Vogtle Revisited, or the Follies of Incremental Nuclear Ponzi Funding

As previously covered, the construction of Vogtle’s nuclear plants 3 & 4 was notorious for its cost overruns.

Nov 6 • 

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The Large Swings in Food Stamp Participation

With the recent government shutdown over the budget, access may be limited to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program that provides…

Nov 3 • 

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October 2025

The Myths and Realities of the Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Construction

Vogtle units 3 & 4 are part of a nuclear plant in Waynesboro, Georgia completed in 2024 that is often described as the ultimate boondoggle in energy…

Oct 31 • 

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The Declining Mental Health Claims for Workers, But the Opposite for Their Children

Recent health research shows a continuing increase in mental health disorders like bipolar disorder and depression. Prevalence of bipolar disorder in…

Oct 27 • 

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Natural Gas Driving Electricity Prices Much More Than AI

According to various reports, AI is crushing the power grid.

Oct 17 • 

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Vastly More Home Sales Than Actual Mortgages

According to Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) data, in 2024 there were almost 4.6 million mortgages originated, which includes the application…

Oct 7 • 

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September 2025

Further Reading

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Sep 29 • 

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August 2025

Canada's Huge Influx of Non-Permanent Residents

According to a June story in the Canadian Press News, descriptions of a giant spike in immigration into Canada found on social media are misleading.

Aug 26 • 

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Maine's Renewable Push Turns it From New England's Cheapest Electricity to One of Its Most Expensive

In 2019, Maine updated its renewable portfolio standard (RPS) under Governor Janet Mills to make a more aggressive push for Net Zero and achieve 80…

Aug 9 • 

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