December 23, 2010 – 3:05 pm | No Comment

From everyone here at Razornomics, we want to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.
We look forward to a great new year!
~Travis

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Happy Holidays From Razornomics
December 23, 2010 – 3:05 pm | No Comment

From everyone here at Razornomics, we want to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.

We look forward to a great new year!

~Travis

Last Flight to Hell…Now Boarding
December 17, 2010 – 3:13 pm | No Comment
Last Flight to Hell…Now Boarding

As I start my journey towards the massive building, there are many other souls milling about. Wandering, waiting, and wondering. Indecisive, confused…hopeless. As I look around and see the departure board -  its message has …

Why Trickle Down Can’t Get Through the Corporate Filters
December 12, 2010 – 6:37 pm | No Comment
Why Trickle Down Can’t Get Through the Corporate Filters

This guest post was written by Kats Eye.
Trickle down economic theory has a lot in common with your old fashioned Mr. Coffee drip coffeemaker. Each must go through a filter before …

Income Tax Reform (Or the Lack Thereof)
November 21, 2010 – 8:21 pm | No Comment
Income Tax Reform (Or the Lack Thereof)

In the first few days of studying the federal income tax in law school, you learn some basics about the marginal tax brackets. Surprisingly, there are only about 5 tax brackets taxpayers can fit …

A Modest Proposal on American Politics and The Budget Deficit
November 19, 2010 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
A Modest Proposal on American Politics and The Budget Deficit

This guest post was written by Ross Weiner, a senior at Fordham University majoring in Finance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a president who was an asshole? Unfortunately the foresight of mid-term elections and …

Sarah Palin’s Guide to Marketing
November 18, 2010 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Sarah Palin’s Guide to Marketing

Disclaimer: This is not about liking or disliking any of the following : Sarah Palin, The GOP, Tea Party or debating the fact that Russia can be seen from Alaska.

Sarah Palin : Is a …

Give Green to Green
April 13, 2010 – 3:27 am | No Comment
Give Green to Green

Industrial policy could be a new way forward for the US. No, I am not as naive to think that Congress and State Legislatures will have a revelation inspiring them to work for the …

Bravo Spirit Airlines – Seriously.
April 12, 2010 – 6:49 pm | No Comment
Bravo Spirit Airlines – Seriously.

So, my idea has finally come to fruition. Charging for carry on bags- *cue hallelujah music* Now many have taken this with the typical boo-hoo mindset, condemning the “evil airlines” with un-intelligent quips like “what’s …

How Low Do Our Expectations for Health Care Performance Have to Be?
April 12, 2010 – 6:16 pm | No Comment
How Low Do Our Expectations for Health Care Performance Have to Be?

Nominal health spending in the United States grew 4.4% in 2008, to $2.3 trillion or $7,681 per person. This brings health care spending to 16.2% of GDP. In 2003 the total health care spending was …

Karzai: Krazy like a Fox
April 6, 2010 – 10:33 pm | No Comment
Karzai: Krazy like a Fox

President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is playing a dangerous game with the US and the “West.” Karzai is starting to assert his independence from the US by challenging US policy. According to Karzai, …

Like the internet? Better be patient.
April 6, 2010 – 6:19 pm | No Comment
Like the internet? Better be patient.

So the federal appeals court on Tuesday, is ruling on the side of big business over the free market: ut –oh! In the case of Comcast v F.C.C the United States Court of Appeals for …