Mark Andrew Skousen (born 1947) is an American economist, investment analyst, newsletter editor, college professor and author. Read full biography of Mark Skousen →
The reality is that business and investment spending are the true leading indicators of the economy and the stock market. If you want to know where... →
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned... →
Fraud is common when you give away billions. Fraud related to Hurricane Katrina spending is estimated to top $2 billion. In addition, debit cards... →
You can give your Social Security check to any organization, public or private, or to individuals. You can donate it to your favorite political... →
We shall never change our political leaders until we change the people who elect them.
Balance in life is the key, as Aristotle taught us. Nobody likes a naive Pollyanna, but neither do we like to be around people who are constantly... →
The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.
For those of us in the financial world, Black Friday has a strong negative connotation, referring to a stock market catastrophe.
In my lifetime, as a younger man, you were assumed to be an honest person. Your word was your bond, and a handshake was as good as a contract in... →
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have their 'Giving Pledge,' where billionaires promise to give away the majority of their wealth when they die.... →
Our society does not give nearly enough credit to business leaders who create jobs, behave ethically and provide products and services that enhance... →
I only have disdain for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He raised taxes and has increased regulations. What else is new? He's a bully who... →
If you are wealthy enough, use part or all of your Social Security proceeds to invest in a favorite cause or two. Invest 10 percent or 100 percent of... →
Mark Andrew Skousen (born 1947) is an American economist, investment analyst, newsletter editor, college professor and author.