What the Legend of Kong Yiji Reveals About China, and What It Could Mean for America Oct 5, 2026 0 6 Terence Desjardins Elite Overproduction: What the Legend of Kong Yiji Reveals About China, and What It Could Mean for America The story of Kong Yiji is more than an obscure piece of Chinese literature that became an int... Economic Consequences Ivy League Job Market Read more
Is America Actually Managing Its Debt Well? Sep 27, 2026 0 34 Terence Desjardins Is America Actually Managing Its Debt Well? When people hear that the United States has more than $30 trillion in federal debt, it is easy to imagine that the country is approaching some kind of finan... Bonds Debt Management Fiscal Policy Read more
Why Are Chinese Electric Vehicles So Much Cheaper Than American EVs? Sep 19, 2026 0 41 Terence Desjardins Why Are Chinese Electric Cars So Much Cheaper Than American EVs? Walk through the electric vehicle market today and one difference is hard to miss: Chinese EVs are often dramatically cheaper than comp... Automotive China Industry Trends Innovation International Markets Manufacturing Mining Supply Chain Read more
How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in America? Sep 6, 2026 0 66 Terence Desjardins Americans Can't Afford to Live in America The cost of basic necessities is creating a financial problem far bigger than budgeting America is one of the richest countries in the world. It has some of t... Cost of living Economic Indicators Read more
Why Financial Literacy Needs to Be in Schools Aug 22, 2026 0 78 Terence Desjardins Why Financial Literacy Needs to Be in Schools Schools are designed to prepare students for the world they will enter after graduation. We teach mathematics because students will use numbers throughout... Budgeting Credit Cards Credit Score Financial Literacy Home buying Investment Strategies Jobs Saving Tips Read more
Colombia’s Earthquake Is Also an Economic Shock Aug 12, 2026 0 85 Terence Desjardins Colombia’s Earthquake Is More Than a Natural Disaster When an earthquake strikes, the first things we think about are the human consequences. Buildings collapse, roads become impassable, families lose... Supply Chain Read more
The Rise and Fall of Situational Awareness Aug 2, 2026 0 160 Terence Desjardins The Rise and Fall of Situational Awareness One of the greatest misconceptions in investing is that making money is simply a matter of being right. If you can identify the next revolutionary technology... Analysis Business Debt Management Market updates Risk Management Risk Tolerance Technology Read more
An Economic Self-Inflicted Wound: How Ending TPS Threatens to Collapse South Florida’s Essential Workforce Jul 27, 2026 0 162 Terence Desjardins An Economic Self-Inflicted Wound: How Ending TPS Threatens to Collapse South Florida's Essential Workforce If you're Haitian like me, you've probably heard countless conversations about Temporary Prot... Business Construction Economic Consequences Fiscal Policy Healthcare Immigration Job Market Jobs Loans Local Government Public Policy Read more
How the FIFA World Cup Has Positively Impacted Florida Jul 20, 2026 0 130 Terence Desjardins How the FIFA World Cup Has Positively Impacted Florida From Tourism to Infrastructure, Why the Sunshine State Is One of the Biggest Winners Every four years, the FIFA World Cup captures the attention ... Analysis Business Economic Growth International Markets Read more
5 Economic Facts About Miramar You Didn't Know About Jul 14, 2026 0 144 Terence Desjardins 5 Economic Facts About Miramar You Didn't Know About What the Numbers Reveal About One of South Florida's Most Promising Cities While studying economics at Georgetown University, I have gained a deepe... Economic Growth Jobs Mayor Read more
My views on Rational Choice Theory Jul 5, 2026 0 168 Terence Desjardins My views on Rational Choice Theory. Written at Georgetown University as a student of the Economic Policy Summer Academy. Rational Choice Theory is one of the foundational ideas in economics. It posits... Opinion Read more
Why Do Rich People Seem More Attractive? Jun 27, 2026 0 314 Terence Desjardins Why Do Rich People Seem More Attractive? Walk through an affluent neighborhood, browse the guest list at a charity gala, or look at the families behind many Fortune 500 companies, and one question nat... Luxury Read more
