2017
The following are interesting and insightful comments and articles on our economy.
Maudlin - Tax Reform: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly—Part Three
A long article with many comments on the economy, highlighting the need to support small and medium-sized businesses as the true job creators; discussion on the importance of a pro-business fiscal and economic agenda.
Comments on Tech Companies (Amazon, Facebook, Google) Could Amazon become the first trillion (with a 'T') dollar company? - Bloomberg's Ridholtz "Masters in Business" Podcast with Scott Galloway (3.2017)
Maudlin - Tax Reform: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly—Part Five (March 2017)
At a time when tax proposals and considerations are going to be part of 2017, Maudlin puts forth important things to bear in mind; along with some interesting propositions in relation to consumption taxes and, in particular, the potential agreement that could be reached between Democrats and Republicans on the benefits of a “Carbon Tax”.
He also challenges the tax writers to consider making the US “hyper-competitive” for business.
Catalant Blog - Understanding Incubators and How Corporations Can Access Innovation
(insights)
....successive approximation beats postponed perfection...
...Incubators also provide a fertile recycling ground. Startups that fail can have their assets repurposed, with people and technology being absorbed into other startups...