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- Bridging Communities – History’s Lessons on the Need for Modern “Bridges”Throughout the World, Maine is known for two things, lobsters and the rugged coast they are fished from… and maybe eerie towns full of vampires, but that’s mostly just fiction. For hundreds of years, millions of visitors have spent hot summer days basking on Maine’s nearly 3500 miles of beautiful and largely untamed coastline. WhileContinue reading “Bridging Communities – History’s Lessons on the Need for Modern “Bridges””
- Optimis(ation) Prime – The Consequences of Over-Efficient MarketsWhat value or service a business creates and the significance of markets has varied dramatically throughout human history. From local stakeholders to foreign ownership and providing a service to making a profit, business has had such a diverse history that many faces would be unrecognizable to our modern shareholder-lead economy. While there are many reasonsContinue reading “Optimis(ation) Prime – The Consequences of Over-Efficient Markets”
- Maine’s Trashier Side – Golden Opportunities in Dirty MarketsFor many, where that cup ends after the sanitation worker takes it away is hardly a concern compared to life’s many trials and tribulations. However, for those that work in Maine’s processing facilities, it’s a way of life. With well over 1.5 million tons of waste generated and managed each year, it can prove aContinue reading “Maine’s Trashier Side – Golden Opportunities in Dirty Markets”
- New Hampshire’s B.E.T on BusinessTaxes, taxes, and taxes. That seems to be what’s on everyone’s mind lately. From AOC’s provocative dress to Biden’s budget, taxes dominate our social and political debate. For many, it’s a concern of who is “pulling their weight” in society; for other’s it’s theft; for (most) economists, it’s a way for the government to balanceContinue reading “New Hampshire’s B.E.T on Business”
- Education or Certification – Limitations to Maine’s Emerging WorkforceThe debate over licensing is far from new. As many who have gone through a Business/Finance degree in college know, Milton Friedman and many other neoliberal economists highly disagree with modern licensing structures. In their view, they demonstrate inefficiencies in allocating resources (in this case, labor) and limit the actual output of an economy. DespiteContinue reading “Education or Certification – Limitations to Maine’s Emerging Workforce”
- New Faces, Old RoadsMaine is one of the oldest states in the nation. This is a problem for many reasons. Older populations mean fewer workers and larger demographic dependency, straining the younger generations from being able to find their footing. As highlighted in the most recent population outlook, put out by the Maine State Economist in April ofContinue reading “New Faces, Old Roads”
- Maine and Community – How to Create Resilient Energy for Unique RegionsMaine has always been a unique state. Its population is small and spread out over a swath of undeveloped land. From the remote fishing villages along Downeast Maine’s coast to the unorganized townships to the north, much of Maine is fueled by small micro-economies rather than the macroeconomy as a whole. There is one areaContinue reading “Maine and Community – How to Create Resilient Energy for Unique Regions”
- JOLT Report – Observations From a MainiacIf you’re like me, I am sure you were waiting with bated breath for the Job Openings and Labor Turnover report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When looking at the overall health of our labor force, I find the JOLT holds significantly more value than the Unemployment Numbers. For instance, this report lets youContinue reading “JOLT Report – Observations From a Mainiac”
- Who Am I and Why Do I Care?Hello to Those That Find Their Way Here: My name is Tim Prindall. I figure I should start by telling you a little bit about me. I am currently employed as a full-time Associate Broker at the Harpswell Realty Group up in Maine, as well as working part-time at Starbucks for health insurance purposes. ButContinue reading “Who Am I and Why Do I Care?”
- My Economic Beliefs – The BasicsAfter living through the Economic Crisis of 2008, as well as the subsequent shocks we have received, my underlying belief about economics is that its powers are utilized for the wrong idea of good. I mean that our current economic beliefs dictate that the dollar is the most essential and desired product of our time.Continue reading “My Economic Beliefs – The Basics”
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