I've been a Wall Street economist for 15 years. The deluge of crappy analysis being spouted by so-called 'experts' has never been worse.

Tech Insider : Economy
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A new ecosystem of alarmist analysts is using low-quality data to push a narrative of stock market doom and recession gloom.

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If an 'expert' is warning you that the market is about to crash, check their math

Silicon Valley needs to stop laying off workers and start firing CEOs

Tech Insider : Economy
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Tech CEOs shouldn't be making $280 million a year or even $1 a year — they should be fired for poorly managing some of the largest companies in the world.

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Now laid-off employees are paying the price

Instagram got popular by favoring big brands over cool content — which is why it's now losing to TikTok

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Instagram is a victim of its own success. The reason it became popular is the reason it can't beat TikTok.

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Instagram is becoming as uncool as Facebook — and it has only itself to blame

China's shrinking population is a grim omen for the rest of the world

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
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China will lose half its population by the end of the century. The population decline is a warning for the US and Europe.

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The country's shrinking population is a grim omen for the rest of the world

I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.

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Microplastics are 10 times more abundant in baby poop than adult poop. Thats partly why plastics expert Laura Hardman keeps plastic away from her baby.

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As an expert on microplastics, here's what I do to keep my family safe.

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