Why This Blog?
I found that our 2023 national leadership was not helping citizens of the globe improve lives. Within the media world, we witness significant sound-bite chatter on various platforms, but the platforms do not allow real response thought, or maybe '‘real thought.” Thus, Substack! I am using this utility to occasionally respond to the folks on issues that can impact prosperity. So, this is my little soapbox.
Economic Prosperity is a blog for the consideration of perspectives. Discussion of any of the drivers of economic prosperity is appropriate. Prosperity can be complex and fragile. Historically, free and open markets have shown to be the best growth environment. The graphic below highlights major factors that foster economic prosperity. Using these factors as a checklist in evaluating economies around the world, the underlying reasons for economic disparity become clear.