Most American’s (including politicians) don’t know what a currency war is, why the media is focused on it, how world currencies are connected, how China is involved, or what the implications of such an economic war would be. Why care? If you’re an American who wants your job back, or who wants to keep your…read more
Do They Really Think We’re That Stupid?
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I find it a little disturbing when I see politicians stand up and say that the administration’s entire economic team should be fired because they haven’t created enough jobs. First of all, governments don’t create jobs, businesses do. Secondly, governments can create environments that promote jobs, but its effectiveness…read more
Redeveloping the Real Estate Industry
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The opportunity to redevelop the real estate industry such that it contributes to the solutions the world is seeking, instead of continuing to pile on to the multitude of challenges, is huge. Such challenges include the energy crisis, climate change, natural resource preservation, population growth, urban sprawl with ineffective infrastructure, and a lack of sustainable…read more
Haiti: The Western Hemisphere’s Greatest Potential
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
This post is dedicated to the tens of thousands of Haitians who have lost their lives; to those who will undoubtedly loose their struggle in the coming weeks; to my friends and colleagues at Aimer Haiti and to the wonderful creative economic development ideas we were working on that now mean more than ever before. …read more
Rebuilding Haiti – A Unified Strategy
Monday, January 18th, 2010
When you see the level of response from the US and nations around the world to the tragic earthquake that rocked Haiti only a few days ago, it is hard not to feel proud of the quality of global citizenship displayed by so many. Individuals and organizations have been sent to help with security, medical…read more
What Does the Debate on Climate Change Have to do with 21st Century Business Models and Global Economic Development?
Friday, December 18th, 2009
The short answer is EVERYTHING. The long answer is what this post is all about. These are three of today’s most pressing issues that are all too often discussed in a vacuum. The best progress will be made at the margins where each of these pressing issues overlap. When we begin to see them each…read more
