Could the US Go from Worst To First in Crushing Covid-19?

The total number of people infected with Covid-19 is over 25.4 million as of Jan 26, 2021. The death toll has reached 425,208 according to data compiled by the NY Times. While a few months ago it seemed that there was no end in sight to this immense tragedy, it is now possible to imagine …

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On The Adoption Patterns for Disruptive Technologies and Products

Innovation plays an important role in the success of a business. Companies that invest heavily in R&D and come up with market-leading technologies or products tend to be rewarded by consumers and investors. With new technologies such as Electric Vehicles, Battery technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Renewable Energy, etc. emerging faster and getting more …

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Price of a Disneyworld Ticket – Actual Price vs. 1971 Price Adjusted for Inflation: Chart

Pricing power is one key ingredient for successful companies. Firms that are able to raise prices on a consistent basis can enjoy continued growth in profits. One company that has successfully employed this strategy over many decades and continues to do is Walt Disney Co(DIS). The following chart shows the magic ingredient of pricing power that …

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Social Security Payments Across OECD Countries: Chart

Most retired Americans depend on social security payments for their survival in retirement, In fact, according to a report by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities for about half of retired seniors it provides at least 50 percent of the income and for 1 in 4 it provides 90 percent of the income. This is …

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