Family Structure and Poverty: Is There a Connection?

Family Structure and Poverty: Is There a Connection?

Are non-traditional families inherently poorer than traditional families? Is marriage just for the privileged? Poverty remains a persistent feature of American life despite the economy being large enough to raise every adult and child above the defined poverty level. The stubborn persistence of poverty has given rise to several false explanations for its staying power, including non-traditional family structures. Let’s explore the perceived connection between family structure and poverty and Matthew Desmond’s rebuttal.

Tension Myositis Syndrome: John Sarno’s Mindbody Theory

Tension Myositis Syndrome: John Sarno’s Mindbody Theory

What are the key elements of tension myositis syndrome? How and why does this condition develop? Tension myositis syndrome, John Sarno’s theory, explains mindbody (or psychosomatic) pain as physical pain caused by repressed emotions. By understanding how this works, you can develop a better perspective on the potential causes of chronic pain. Understand the core features of tension myositis syndrome and how a diagnosis can help you heal.

What Is the Efficient Market Hypothesis? A Real-Life Example

What Is the Efficient Market Hypothesis? A Real-Life Example

What is the Efficient Market Hypothesis? How did John Meriwether use this hypothesis to perfect computer trading? The Efficient Market Hypothesis is a financial theory that states stock prices reflect all existing information. In the early 1980s, Meriwether used this theory to introduce computer-based mathematical modeling into trading. Discover how the Efficient Market Hypothesis played into Meriwether’s strategy.

Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Coffee Recipe and Why It Works

Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Coffee Recipe and Why It Works

What is Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Coffee recipe? How can Bulletproof Coffee support you during a fast? Created by Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee is a mix of coffee, grass-fed butter, and C8 MCT oil designed to alleviate hunger while fasting. Looking at each ingredient to see what effect it has is valuable if you’re considering trying it. Here is how Bulletproof Coffee works.

Are Poor People Lazy? Examining Poverty & Work Ethic

Are Poor People Lazy? Examining Poverty & Work Ethic

Are poor people lazy? What did the Covid-19 experience teach us about poverty and work ethic? When politicians try to figure out why people become poor and stay poor, they often point to a lack of work ethic. Social scientist Matthew Desmond pushes back on this idea, pointing to data gathered during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading to learn what Desmond discovered.

Arguments for and Against a Global Billionaire Tax

Arguments for and Against a Global Billionaire Tax

How would a global minimum tax on billionaires’ wealth work? What are the main arguments for and against the tax? Does the proposal have a shot at becoming a reality? A proposal for a 2% minimum tax on billionaires’ wealth aims to raise revenue and address inequality, but faces skepticism. Proponents say the billionaire tax could generate $250 billion annually while critics argue that implementing the tax will require global coordination that will be tough to achieve quickly. Continue reading to learn about the different opinions regarding a billionaire tax.

Definition of Psychosomatic Illness ( + Who Is Predisposed)

Definition of Psychosomatic Illness ( + Who Is Predisposed)

What’s the definition of psychosomatic illness? How can the mind influence the body? The definition of psychosomatic illness is a physical condition, often chronic pain, that arises due to psychological factors and repressed emotions. To understand how to treat these illnesses, you need to understand where they come from. Continue reading to learn more about psychosomatic illnesses and why they happen.

How the Hedge Fund LTCM Came to Fruition in 1994

How the Hedge Fund LTCM Came to Fruition in 1994

How was the hedge fund LTCM formed? Why was the hedge fund created in the first place? Shortly after John Meriwether left Salomon Brothers, he sought to create a new fund. In When Genius Failed, Roger Lowenstein delves into the emergence of LTCM, its unique convergence strategy, and the high-risk, high-reward nature of its approach. Continue reading to learn about the early years of LTCM.

Different Types of Intermittent Fasting: Daily or Alternate-Day

Different Types of Intermittent Fasting: Daily or Alternate-Day

What are the different types of intermittent fasting? How do you decide which type to choose? Different types of intermittent fasting include time-restricted eating and alternate-day fasting, either fasting during certain times or on certain days. Learning about each option can help you decide what’s right for you. Read on to discover common patterns for fasting, both time-restricted and alternate-day.