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The following are selected Analyses, Articles, Book Reviews, Briefs, Commentaries, Essays, Notes, Notifications, Pamphlets, Reports, Research, Responses, and Working papers on a variety of Black economics topics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Right High”<\/a><\/strong> (March 26, 2026) (307 KB) [TRH032626.pdf] This essay is a seemingly irrelevant, but actually very relevant topic for consideration by all Americans. The nation\u2019s opioid addiction crisis that began in the 1990s left, and continues to leave, massive human and social destruction in its wake. While the process that produced these addictions and efforts to rehabilitate the addicted align with \u201cSchumpeterian Economics,\u201d the opioid crisis\u2019s devastation imposed on members of our families, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances was and is so personal that it causes us to ignore such alignment. What is worse, is that a different normative economic mindset\u2014one based on a less hierarchical socioeconomic structure\u2014could have prevented the entire affair. This essay confirms that what we label addictive Healthy Highs (HHs) could have been fully explored, related methods developed, and then made a standard protocol for addressing drug addiction long ago. Accordingly, the lives lost and the pain and anguish endured should be chained to elite oligarchs and plutocrats, who use humans and machines alike as factors to produce more wealth and power\u2014irrespective of the cost to non-elites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Broken Trust”<\/a><\/strong> (March 15, 2026) (409 KB) [BROTRU031526.pdf] This Analysis Brief presents a multilevel analysis covering: Concepts and methods employed in ongoing US geopolitical and global economic operations; the most important actors with which the US is engaged; the related \u201cWhys\u201d of US strategic actions;  how the entire affair represents broken trust between President Trump, his MAGA Movement, and other supporters; and what all this means for Black Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: <\/strong>\u201cWill Black America be DOA Because of  Our Starting Point Problem?\u201d<\/strong> <\/a> (March 8, 2026) (404 KB) [DOARTAMIND030826.pdf] This essay concerns a Black American \u201cStarting Point Problem\u201d (SPP). We touched on SPPs in a previous submission<\/strong><\/a>. However, in this essay, the SPP of interest is the essentiality of Black America undertaking a \u201cMind Renewal\u201d program (the starting point) that prepares us to implement a long-term strategic plan that will elevate our wellbeing substantially, and qualify us to accede to our rightful place as a new member of the world community of nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytical Brief: “History, SPPs, LPs, H-to-M”<\/a><\/strong> (February 7, 2026) (350 KB) [COLS-HIS-SPPS-LPS-HTM(0201826).PDF. This Analytical  Brief provides a quick summary of Black America\u2019s history as it is known; familiarizes readers with SPPs and LPs and there interrelationships; and then urges the use of knowledge about SPPs and LPs to consider, potentially, the most important existential question today: \u201cWhat is Black America\u2019s position on the H-to-M question?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Tariffs: Only Part of the Story”<\/a><\/strong> (February 2, 2026) (404 KB) [TOPOTS02226.pdf] This Analysis Brief discusses the recent SCOTUS decision concerning the Trump Administration’s tariff regime; how tariff and other economic and geopolitical policies have affected Black Americans; and potential Black American strategic plays to these policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Real Change: From a CRP to a PDP”<\/a><\/strong> (January 30, 2026) (369 KB) [RCFCRPTPDP013026.pdf] This Brief Essay casts a grey cloud over the current Black American paradigm for producing change. Afterwards, it explores a new paradigm that can produce real, meaningful, and purposeful change. The new paradigm offers a path to the so richly deserved and rightly desired Black American earned and taken self-reliance, self-determination, and liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Is ‘Nobody’s Fault but Ours’ an Accurate Answer?”<\/a><\/strong> (January 23, 2026) (370 KB) [INFBOAAA012326.pdf] This Analysis Brief highlights barriers to Black Americans\u2019 socioeconomic advancement. It discusses key related and underlying reasons for these barriers. It concludes by assessing prospects for future favorable outcomes and what they portend for Black Americans (Afrodescendants).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Seeking Black American Entrepreneurs, Economists, and AI Expert Coders”<\/a><\/strong> (December 27, 2025) (313 KB) [CBAEEAIXC122725.pdf] The purpose of this essay is to solicit expertise required to implement a specific solution that can address important and well-known Black American socioeconomic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Colorism and Leadership”<\/a> <\/strong>(December 20, 2025) (400 KB) [COLLEAD122025.pdf]. This essay expands on our December 13,  2025 submission, \u201cReasons for Black American Leadership Failures,\u201d<\/a> which highlights colorism<\/strong> as a determining factor in \u201celitism<\/strong>\u201d and, subsequently, in \u201celite capture<\/strong>.\u201d It is a serious problem for all of America: But, especially for Black America. Colorism has been ignored, overlooked, and minimized<\/strong> far too long. We believe that it would be beneficial to alter this outcome by identifying methods for reducing the ill-effects of colorism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Why MONEY and LOVE Are Not Tautological Answers”<\/a><\/strong> (November 30, 2025) (250 KB) [WMALANTA113025.pdf] As we begin our sweet climb to joy and optimism during the End-of-Year-Holidays and onset of the New Year, the purpose of this essay is to reveal the efficacy of economics in determining the nature and veracity of widely perceived realities. We should never forget that life outcomes often hinge on our perception of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights: “The Declining Importance of Jesus in the Global Economy”<\/a><\/strong> (November 22, 2025) (299 KB) [ISN4TDSOJTTGE112125.pdf] The purpose of this Insight<\/em> is to remind Black Americans of a requirement to never \u201csurrender all,\u201d but to continuously \u201creconsider all.\u201d Our world was hijacked: Mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of our lives were reconfigured improperly. Hence, we must use all means available to: (1) Build trust and unity; (2) agree on a plan for our future; (3) execute the plan and produce liberty; and (4) work to elevate our wellbeing and reestablish ourselves as global leaders with power sufficient to return our Earth to its paradisical state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights<\/em>: “What Black Americans Should Know About the Economics of Nations.”<\/a><\/strong> (November 16, 2025) (264 KB) [BE_orgINSIGHT3111525.pdf] This \u201cBlackEconomics.org Insight #3\u201d includes three elements that discuss: (1) Alternative metrics for assessing the health of national economies; (2) nations that benefit most from economic engagement with the Afrikan Continent; and (3) a leveraging of the first two elements to formulate a view of the road ahead for Black Americans (Afrodescendants) who are eager to participate in Afrikan economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Revistin<\/a>g Economics Before Education?”<\/a><\/strong> <\/a> (November 7, 2025) (266 KB) [REBE110725.pdf]. In this essay,  we revisit an April 2023 Analysis Brief concerning the venerable Dr. Claud Anderson\u2019s framework for Black American (Afrodescendant) Economic Development and Power. We revise our 2023 proposal to replace \u201ceconomics\u201d with \u201ceducation\u201d as the foundation of the framework established by Dr. Anderson for Black American advancement. We expand our proposal by recognizing explicitly that Black American education that can produce favorable growth and development must emphasize a recapture of our Afrocentric nature, with special emphasis on recovering our Afrocentric minds<\/strong>. Also, education that will be of real value to Black Americans must emphasize the development of \u201cnuclear families\u201d<\/strong>\u2014the fundamental \u201cbuilding block\u201d of our socioeconomic system. Without properly designed and developed families, our socioeconomic system will continue to falter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Uncountenancing Uncertainty”<\/a><\/strong> (October 31, 2025) (257 KB) [UU103125.pdf] This essay discusses the American People\u2019s countenancing of uncertainty-engendering policies that have been rolled out by the current U.S. Presidential Administration; asks the \u201cwhy\u201d of it; explores the adverse effects of these policies\u2014especially for Black Americans (Afrodescendants); considers requirements for reducing these adverse effects; and explains that, typically, the American People would leverage a governance system characterized by liberty, justice, and truth (for some) to uncountenance the type of uncertainty caused by the Administration\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Reversing the Pointed Finger”<\/a><\/strong> (October 24, 2025) (279 KB) [RTPF102425.pdf] This essay serves as an additional critique of Black American leadership, and it reminds us that we should consider redirecting more of our energy from naming, blaming, and shaming others to analyzing, planning, and executing to create outcomes that we desire. This is not warmed over \u201cbootstrap your own progress\u201d spit. It is recognition of a fundamental reality that \u201cwe can control what we can control.\u201d As explored in last week\u2019s submission, \u201cPermission Granted<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d if we want to achieve more rapid progress toward Kujichagulia<\/em> to protect and preserve our future, then we should become our own worst critics, recognize\/analyze more precisely root causes of our failures to achieve certain outcomes, improve our plans to achieve success, and execute our plans tenaciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Permission Granted”<\/a> <\/strong> (October 17, 2025) (406 KB) [PG101725.pdf] Our leadership has failed to produce sufficient Black American (Afrodescendant) socioeconomic growth. This stunted growth results from our leadership’s adherence to a \u201cseek permission before acting\u201d modus operandi<\/em> (MO<\/em>). Our opposers view granting Black Americans permission to grow into a self-determined adulthood as unfavorable and, therefore, never grant permission. Black America should jettison this MO<\/em>, and use all tools at our disposal to grow from an infant to an adult state characterized by self-determination and full control of our destiny. We require no permission to grow from our opposers. Their actions have produced a history marked by events that are more than sufficient to confer permission upon us and a mandate, right, duty, and responsibility to act in our own best interest and that of our posterity. \u201cWhen in the course of human events\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights<\/em>: “Leveraging Schumpeter”<\/a><\/strong> (October 10, 2025) (424 KB) (BE_org_IS2_SCDFCSTD101025.pdf] This second Insights<\/em> release is intended to motivate Black Americans (Afrodescendants) to move from pontificating about long identified problems and solutions that can elevate our wellbeing to providing methodological guidance that, when implemented properly, can transform our world. We restrict our consideration to fundamental requirements of life as we know them today (food, clothing, shelter, and transportation\/communications), and we present strategic methodologies that are consistent with Schumpeter\u2019s \u201cCreative Destruction\u201d theory, which has a long history of producing Western World-defined economic success. Our view is that \u201cCreative Destruction\u201d can produce successful economic outcomes for Black Americans that are consistent with our demands for justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “What are the Goals of Managers\/Controllers of the Economy?”<\/a><\/strong> (October 3, 2025) (381 KB) [WATGOFMCOTE(100325).pdf] This essay refreshes your thinking about the reality of developments in the economy. We view managers\/controllers (MCs) of the economy and those to whom they answer (oligarchs and plutocrats) as very distinct from the middle class and the poor. MCs use their positions to optimize their wealth, power, superiority, and control using “any means necessary”–including “Creative Destruction” theory that disproportionately imposes unfavorable outcomes that result on households that are “locked out.” If this scenario is unsatisfactory, then the relevant follow-on question is: Are you prepared to exert efforts to resolve your dissatisfaction? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201c\u2018Durability\u2019 and Failure to Produce Black American (Afrodescendant) Success\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (September 19, 2025) (411 KB) [DAFTPBAAS091925.pdf] This essay discusses a key factor that constrains the pace of improvement in Black Americans\u2019 (Afrodescendants\u2019) wellbeing. Although some of our best and brightest<\/strong> recognize the role of this constraining factor, it remains their \u201cgo-to\u201d strategy for increasing our wellbeing. We have reached an historical point when the flip of a power switch has produced great luminosity! This new and powerful light is illuminating nooks and crannies of dark and lavish ivory towers where important secrets are kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights<\/em>: “Economics: A Rich, Relevant, and Revelatory Resource”<\/a><\/strong> (September 13, 2025) (245 KB) [I-EARRRS091325.pdf] This first \u201cInsights\u201d explores the structure of economics studies, with consideration of economists\u2019 vernacular and nomenclature. It reveals the importance of words, how they are used, and how they are often used against us. This \u201cInsights\u201d should shake Black America awake from the slumber of our native (English) language, which we learn and speak nearly unconsciously. However, because \u201cwords make people\u201d and help produce outcomes, reading this \u201cInsights\u201d is a fundamental requirement. Also, at the conclusion of this \u201cInsights,\u201d we examine the word \u201cnarrative,\u201d and comment on its integral role in producing Black Americans\u2019 (Afrodescendants\u2019) status quo<\/em> condition(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Rejecting Known Truths”<\/a><\/strong> (September 6, 2025) (441 KB) [RKT090625.pdf] This Analysis Brief calls us all to enquire about our conscious rejection of transparent reality. Knowing what we know, why do we pursue the opposite of what is informed by the knowledge we possess? Whether it be acquiescence to, or satisfaction with, the status quo<\/em>, exhaustion from serving as valiant warriors in our over 400-year battle with our opposers, or self-preservation, we should come to terms with our overt rejection of known truths and the related implications for ourselves and for our People. While this brief is cast in broad U.S. terms, it certainly has special applications and implicatioins for Black Americans (Afrodescendants).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Essay: “Why We Need Our Own”<\/a><\/strong> (August 18, 2025) (219 KB) [WHYWENEED081825.pdf] This first ever BlackEconomics.org “Mini Essay” does not concern why we need short trousers or skirts. Rather it concerns how Black Americans or any subaltern group should optimize its dress rehearsal for operationalzing (“running”) self governance on a self-determined and liberated basis. It is a lightening quick summary of how such groups should prepare to take responsibility for their freedom in the most favorable ways to ensure their success! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytical Essay: \u201cEconomic What Ifs: Premature Deaths of Actual and a Failure to Materialize Hypothetical Black Personalities\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (July 4, 2025) (295 KB) [EWIS070425] This essay presents brief statements about eight important Black American historical personalities who contributed significantly to Black American economic wellbeing and would likely have done much more except for their untimely demises. These personalities clarify our ability to do for ourselves and produce personalities that can lead us up the nation\u2019s socioeconomic hierarchy\u2014if that is our choice. Also, the essay anticipates the decisions, concepts, frameworks, and personalities that we should produce to ensure our favorable future\u2014economic and otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Conventions, Rules, and Just Because They Can”<\/a><\/strong> (June 13, 2025 ) [CONRULTCAN(061325).pdf] This Analysis Brief was motivated by the heavy hands of oligarchs and plutocrats who control local governments that find no end to the imposition of new taxes and higher tax rates, and our realization of the related and important roles of economists in the entire affair. We take up the case of property taxes whose season for collection is upon us in locales that have July to June fiscal years. Our concern is that the current framework (nomenclature, definitions, and methods) used to estimate and assess property taxes is in dire need of reinvention through the adoption of innovative technology that can enable smooth implementation and operations. Along the way, we confirmed our belief that the current framework can contribute in a significant way to income and wealth inequality\u2014a topic about which Black Americans (Afrodescendants) are deeply concerned and seek to undo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Brain and Economics”<\/a><\/strong> (June 6, 2025) (292 KB) [BW(060625).pdf] This essay follows two recent submissions on the mind. By stepping back over the two previous essays and considering scientifically the brain (the organ in and through which our minds function), we provide important insights about the interplay of the brain and mind in generating Black American economic outcomes and our general being. We contend that, to the extent that Black American entrepreneurs have initiated and operated businesses without this knowledge, they have set themselves up for failure. They have been in a boxing match with only one working arm, while their competitors have had two arms with which to fight. Further study of the topic treated in this essay and proper use of the knowledge gained will help Black Americans remove their handicap and improve significantly their probabilities of winning in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Analysis Brief: “Black Americans’ Mobility Trap”<\/a><\/strong> (May 30, 2025) (291 KB) [BAMT053025.pdf] This Research Analysis Brief brings a topic to the surface about which not much is heard. We mainly hear about the nearly magical benefits of technology and artificial intelligence, with seldom a word concerning wide ranging and pernicious problems within certain technological systems broadly. In this case, we discuss information and communications technology (mobility) systems<\/strong> and emphasize their nightmarish nature and that related solutions are tightly linked to a fundamental requirement to reorient our society from a Western World (capitalist) mentality to an “Afrikan” centric mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Mind and Economics.”<\/a><\/strong> (May 16, 2025) (196 KB) [TMAE051625.pdf] The Western World\u2019s preoccupation with power, wealth, growth, and excess that enables a near drowning in luxury is a sign of potential future imbalances that can breach thresholds and place all human life on Earth in jeopardy. This essay reaches this conclusion after highlighting the connection between universal phenomena that are not fully comprehended, immaterial, and spiritual that find rich soil in our consciousness (our mind) in the form of thoughts that become  the impetus for actions. In this case, the actions generated are economic: Production, consumption, and investment. The essay also confirms that, as descendants of Afrika, Black Americans (Afrodescendants) are uniquely qualified and have a sacred duty<\/strong> to play very important and leadership roles in preventing imbalances that would otherwise breach thresholds and call forth total resets of Mother Earth. Fulfilling this sacred duty will not be easy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytical Essay: \u201cGaslighting: The Depth of Deceit Concerning Welfare \u2018Queens and Kin<\/a>gs\u2019\u201d<\/a> <\/strong> (April 11, 2025) (210 KB) [GASLIGHTING041125.pdf] While \u201chope\u201d is no strategy, this analytical essay discusses newly available evidence concerning a potential truth that points to the inevitable exactment of justice; a matter about which Black Americans (Afrodescendants) have fretted for a very long time. Recent events arising in the nation\u2019s capital should trigger renewed hope that we will come out of this (a 400+ year undeclared war with our opposers) with something to show for it! However, justice is not likely to roll into our laps; we must seize the benefits of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “An Economic Meditation on an Analog-to-Digital Transformation Using ‘Why?'”<\/a><\/strong> (March 28, 2025) (213 KB) [AEMOAATDTUW032825.pdf] This essay suggests that all Black Americans (Afrodescendants) can avail a relatively easy and low-cost method that can resolve once and for all the \u201cBlack American Problem\u201d for the American nation and for the Black American nation. It describes the method and its proper use for producing a Black American transformation that is a fundamental requirement for resolving the \u201cBlack American Problem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Increasing Economic Efficiency Through Access”<\/a> <\/strong> (March 14, 2025) (191 KB) [IETA031425.pdf] Given the new US Presidential Administration\u2019s emphasis on efficiency in the public sector, we point to a well-known and efficient component of a Federal Government nonmarket corporation, suggest that it should be privatized, and argue that the nation would likely experience more efficiency if barriers were removed that prevent Black American entrepreneurs from accessing certain industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Money, Wealth, and Freedom”<\/a><\/strong> <\/a> (March 14, 2025) (188 KB) [MWF031425.pdf] This essay analyzes money, wealth, and freedom and their benefits in the context of new topical space motivated by Baba Lumumba of Umoja House in Washington, DC: \u201cBlack America\u2019s Two Ideological Camps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Black American Religiosity: Statistics, Analysis, and Outcomes”<\/a><\/strong> (March 7, 2025) (209 KB) [BARSAO030725.pdf] This investigative analytical essay is an attempt to reconcile an \u201caccepted fact\u201d about Black American religiosity with benefits that are expected to accrue to religious adherents. We use economic principles, basic logic, and the Pew Research Center as resources for conducting the reconciliation effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanatory Statistical Note: “Government Accounting 101: Budgets, Deficits, and Debt”<\/a><\/strong> (March 7, 2025) (274 KB) [GA101-BDD030725.pdf] This statistical note is designed to provide a high-level explanation of budgets, deficits, and debt. It includes sparse\u2014sometimes colloquial\u2014accounting nomenclature and a parsimonious and straightforward numerical framework that illuminate government accounting, which, in reality, is orders of magnitude more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Revisiting Black American Leadership”<\/a><\/strong> (February 28, 2025) (230 KB) [RBAL022825.pdf] Parents mainly determine family outcomes. The success or failure of firms and organizations is tightly linked to their leadership. The wellbeing of nations, communities, and a People, too, reflects the effectiveness of their leaders. Hence, we use this essay to revisit Black American leadership and endeavor to explain the role of Black leaders in producing Black America\u2019s current predicament. A December 2021 essay entitled, \u201cA Historical Critique of Black American Leadership\u201d<\/strong><\/a>, was our first submission on this topic. As you read this new essay, we urge you to ask: How and why has Black American leadership largely escaped the scrutiny that it deserves as an important contributing factor in producing Black American outcomes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Why ‘Africa’?”<\/a><\/strong> (February 21, 2025) (195 KB) [WHYAFRICA022125.pdf] BlackEconomics.org presents this essay in memory of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X; Malcolm Little) on the 60th anniversary of his assassination on February 21, 1965. It invites all of us to become more conscious (to a fault) of our over 400-year-long and ongoing fight with our opposers. We urge vigilance not only in our physical efforts, but also in our thoughts and mental analyses, and to take particular care when selecting our spoken words. We drill down on \u201cAfrica\u201d as an example and ask: \u201cWhy \u2018Africa\u2019?\u201d<\/strong> Please consider accompanying us on this short journey to answer this important question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article:<\/strong> \u201cBlack American (Afrodescendant) Labor: Problematic Past and Favorable Future\u201d<\/strong><\/a> (February 14, 2025) (318 KB) [BAALPPFF021425.pdf] This article walks the historical chronology of Black labor in the US using well-known and labeled eras related to Black Americans\u2019 400-plus-year undeclared war against racism, discrimination, and exclusion that continues today. It highlights labor opportunities available during these eras and discusses how economic expansion and our social activism produced expansions of the job\/occupational menu from which Black labor could choose. It concludes with a recommendation that we read the tea leaves and recognize that we are in an \u201cEvery People for themselves period,\u201d which warrants a new mindset about determining the future of Black labor in the nation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Analytical Essay: “How Does It Work?”<\/a><\/strong> (February 7, 2025) (225 KB) [HDIW020725.pdf] We present and discuss selected and important US economic, business, and financial statistics to explore: \u201cWhy Black American (Afrodescendant) businesses have not been more successful?\u201d We zero in on the \u201cinadequate financial capital\u201d answer to the question. We determine that inadequate capital results from either banks\u2019 failure to lend to Black American (Afrodescendant) businesses, or when lending occurs, loan amounts are too low. It could be that loan officers conflate high failure rates for Black American (Afrodescendant) businesses with poor loan repayment performance (i.e., high loan charge offs and delinquencies). However, we find that there is little-to-no-specific scholarly evidence on this topic. What to do about this? We have choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Unity Guarantees Victories”<\/a><\/strong> (January 31, 2025) (209 KB) [UGV013125.pdf] Many Black Americans believe that the source of our current \u201ctroubles\u201d is \u201cThe Project 2025 Plan.\u201d This brief essay explores how Black Americans have responded as the plan has unfolded under the new Trump Administration. As a novel approach to presenting the essay, we pose two questions about a particular proposal for addressing our current \u201ctroubles.\u201d Answers to the questions are available in this (Answer<\/strong><\/a>) file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Doors are Slamming in Black Americans’ Faces”<\/a><\/strong> (January 24, 2025) (220 KB) [DASIBAFCOLS012425.pdf] This brief essay is as simple and as straightforward as it gets. Only the deaf, dumb, and blind can claim ignorance concerning the rapidly unfolding rollbacks and doors that are being slammed forcefully in Black Americans\u2019 (Afrodescendants\u2019) faces. It seems our task is to pose persistently salient questions that are linked to this intensifying state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Black American Health Economics Again”<\/a><\/strong> (January 17, 2025) (213 KB) [BAHEA011725.pdf] This release alerts readers to our seeming bias in considering Black American health economics topics. In it we present and rank for the first time statistics on contributions to the percent change in real US gross domestic product (GDP) growth by the Healthcare and social assistance<\/em> industry. In addition, we invite reader consideration of two recent and important health-related international press articles from a Black economics perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistical Analysis Brief: “Are U.S. and Black America’s Interests Aligned?”<\/a><\/strong> (January 10, 2025) (198 KB) [AUSABAIA011025.pdf] This statistical analysis brief considers the existing alignment between U.S. and Black America\u2019s interests. Our findings are mundane, surprising, and clarifying. Your questions, comments, or concerns are welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Knowledge, Strategic Planning, and Patient Perseverance.”<\/a> <\/strong> (January 3, 2025) [K-SP-PP(010325.pdf]. This commentary offers condolences to family members who lost their lives and to those who were injured during the January 1st attack in New Orlean. We argue that the persistent murder of terrorists at the scene of attacks precludes authorities from identifying reasons for the attacks. Without this knowledge, the reasons cannot be addressed and attacks may persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “We Get What We Want!”<\/a> <\/strong> (December 17, 2024) (188 KB) ([WGWWW122724.pdf] This commentary explores your 2024 Christmas outcome, its meaning, and the related implication for Black America\u2019s present and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Name It and Claim It”<\/a><\/strong> (December 20, 2024) (241 KB) [NICI122024.pdf] This essay explores the color \u201cwhite\u201d as a central element of past and ongoing White Supremacy principles and programs. Black People the world over must uproot these principles and programs and reverse them if we are to rise. As a side feature of this essay, when the validity of claims about whiteness are challenged in opposition to White Supremacy doctrines, the challenge is often limited to selected uses of \u201cwhite\u201d that are designed to carry positive connotations: Goodness, rightness, and righteousness. We go deeper on this topic in an endnote and highlight appearances of \u201cwhiteness\u201d in our natural environment that have obvious negative connotations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Moving South Again?”<\/a><\/strong> (December 6, 2024) (240 KB) [MSA120624.pdf] This essay revisits and lodges another cautionary warning concerning Black America\u2019s second Great Migration. This topic is addressed in our 2020 volume Exodus<\/strong><\/a><\/em> and in a March 2024 analysis brief entitled \u201cMoving South.\u201d<\/strong><\/a> These two earlier submissions featured \u201ceconomic efficiency\u201d arguments. However, this essay builds a new \u201cstructural\u201d argument concerning the hurdles that are likely to be confronted if and when Black Americans capture population and\/or political majorities in key Southern states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “From Acting to Knowing”<\/a><\/strong> (November 29, 2024) (222 KB) [FATK112924.pdf.] This stimulating essay suggests that Black America is at an “outcome determination” juncture. It advises that we move from pretending and acting to performing actions that convey a \u201cknowing\u201d to ensure our success. Also, Baba Asinia Lukata Chikuyu responded to this submission with a powerful and brief essay<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Should Federal Government Spending Be Reduced?”<\/a><\/strong> (November 22, 2024) (235 KB) [SFGSBR112224).pdf] This analysis brief assesses whether the new Trump Administration\u2019s proposed policy actions to improve government efficiency by slashing spending can be justified simply by observing growth and spending statistics. While not balking at \u201ceconomic efficiency\u201d enhancing efforts, the brief reveals that much of the concern about the level and pace of Federal Government spending likely derives from textbook-type fiscal policy actions intended to address downturns in, and overheating of, the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “No Longer A Credible Threat: No. 2”<\/a><\/strong> (November 15, 2024) (203 KB) [NLACTNO2111524.pdf] This potentially anger and disappointment inducing essay explains how Black Americans have engineered ourselves into a non-credible threat position. The November 5, 2024 election results confirm this state. Also, the essay clarifies the likely nature of Black America\u2019s future unless we purposely transform our non-credible threat state. Also, see a response to this essay from Mr. Q. Greene of Palmares Research<\/strong> here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Science of Loss Reversal”<\/a><\/strong> (November 8, 2024) (228 KB) [TSLR110824.pdf] This essay recounts the quick-cutting hurt produced by the rejection of Black Americans broadly, but especially of Black American females, during last Tuesday\u2019s Presidential election. It discusses the science required to reverse this loss and the hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “A Price for Everything”<\/a><\/strong> (November 4, 2024) (212 KB) [APFE110424.pdf] This brief essay offers a \u201cnew\u201d economic perspective on, and paradigm for, resolving conflicts, problems, and issues broadly. Black America should consider motivating and supporting adoption of this new perspective\/paradigm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: <\/a>“Producing Our Own Health Wealth”<\/a><\/strong> (November 1, 2024) (221 KB) [POOHW110124.pdf] It presents the top 10 causes of death for Black Americans and their selected contributing risk factors during 2021 (the latest available official statistics). Did you know that there are two key contributing risk factors that are associated with seven of the top 10 leading causes of death? Working to control these two key risk factors with proper and active responses can help ensure that Black Americans enjoy greater health wealth, more nonfinancial and financial wealth through saving on healthcare, and a considerably higher level of wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Socioeconomics of Gnosis”<\/a><\/strong> (October 25, 2024) (181 KB) [TSOG102524.pdf] This essay adopts a pseudo philosophical perspective concerning how Black America\u2019s knowledge\/awareness (gnosis) has affected our decision making. It suggests that improved gnosis can help improve our future decision making and outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “An Injurious Imputation”<\/a><\/strong> (October 11, 2024) (214 KB) [AII101124.pdf] This essay discusses a seemingly innocuous imputation<\/strong> known as depreciation<\/strong>, which serves as one of many examples of how the US economic system is organized to disadvantage Black Americans and to advantage White and other Americans, who are permitted to more freely fulfill the nation\u2019s mantra: \u201cAmerica\u2019s business is doing business.\u201d Also, the depreciation imputation is another reason the US Government is indebted to Black Americans and should act expeditiously to forge a speedy path to mutually agreed Black American Reparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “RS-PS-G-D”<\/a><\/strong> (September 27, 2024) (201 KB) [RS-PS-G-D-092724.pdf] It is a series of analytical statements that await your review, rationalization, and agreement\/disagreement. It provides a simplified and relevant analogy of the status quo and the related challenges for Black and non-Black Americans. It proposes a method for addressing the challenges, but stops short of offering an implementation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Reinforcing and Permanentizing Economic Inequality”<\/a><\/strong> (September 6, 2024) (201 KB) [RPEI090624.pdf] This analysis brief considers economic inequality gaps between Black and non-Black Americans and the unending unearthing of strategies by non-Black Americans (including government) that reinforce and permanentize these gaps. Heretofore, non-Black Americans can boast an unbeaten record in this regard. We urge Black Americans to train to combat economic inequality and secure a win, which can spark a reversal of fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “That is Not the Cause: What is?”<\/a><\/strong> (August 30, 2024) (207 KB) [TINTCWI083024] This essay explores the Black American “predicament” and what it takes to resolve it\u2014if it is viewed as bothersome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Feminization \u2192 Nullification \u2192 Weaponization”<\/a><\/strong> (August 23, 2024) (200 KB) [COLSFNW082324.pdf] This brief essay places Black American males\u2019 feminization, nullification, and weaponization in stark relief. Conditions are likely to deteriorate further before they turn for the better. Black males are responsible for envisioning and materializing this potential favorable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “So Much with So Little”<\/a><\/strong> (August 16, 2024) (257 KB) [SMWSL081624.pdf] This \u201cfeel good\u201d essay reminds Black America that we are an amazing people, and that our future can offer even greater rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Kamala Harris and the Unending Onslaught of Economic Attacks Against Black Americans”<\/a><\/strong> (August 2, 2024) (221 KB) [KHUOEABA080224.pdf] This essay discusses the expanding use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impose undue pain on Black Americans through price discrimination, and how we can address it through our political economy posture during this presidential election cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:<\/strong> “A Black American Economic Green Book”<\/strong><\/a> (July 26, 2024) (203 KB) [ABAEG.pdf] This essay discusses a mechanism that, when developed properly and utilized frequently, can easily shoehorn Black Americans into a more intensified practice of \u201cgroup economics,\u201d which can produce improved outcomes and increased wellbeing for Black Americans. Also, the essay includes a reference and link (URL) to a related and newly released BlackEconomics.org assessment of the State of Hawaii (https:\/\/www.BlackEconomics.org\/BELit\/hawassess072624.pdf<\/a><\/strong>, 648 KB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessment:<\/strong> Black Americans and Hawaii: An Assessment with Emphasis on Housing Related Industries, Homelessness, and Climate Change<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/a> (July 26, 2024) (648 KB) [HAWASSESS072624.pdf] This is the first in what is expected to be assessments of selected US states and muncipalities from a Black American perspective. The intent of the assessment is to clearly identify locales (states and muncipalities) that provide favorable\/unfavorable environments for Black Americans. Black Americans can use this information to strategically target our economic activity to enhance our outcomes and wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Analysis:<\/strong> “It Is Not That Simple”<\/a><\/strong> (July 5, 2024) (223 KB) [IINTS070524R] This brief analysis cautions those who advise Black Americans and the advised to conduct systematic and serious analyses before formulating and promoting actions for Black Americans that can affect our future significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:<\/strong> “The New Political Economy of the Black Vote”<\/strong><\/a> (June 28, 2024) (255 KB) [TNPEOTBV062824.pdf] This commentary advises Black (Afrodescendant) Americans to be wise about forthcoming voting choices to avoid being the recipients of targeted punishment and pain that may be imposed if our votes are not mainly on the winning side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Analysis:<\/strong> “Then or Now”<\/a><\/strong> (June 21, 2024) (243 KB) [TON062124.PDF] This brief analysis invites readers to think the unthinkable: Violent conflict on US soil. We remind readers of the current non-Black-to-Black population ratio and provide a refresh on that ratio for the Civil War Era. We ask: Why did Black Americans not seize liberty shortly after the Civil War when the non-Black-to-Black ratio was \u201cfavorable”? Then we note that the ratio is slightly more favorable today than in 1865. The important question posed is: Would Black Americans take on a self-defense challenge today if violent conflict erupted?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:<\/strong> “The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Black America’s RDIS”<\/a><\/strong> (June 14, 2024) (299 KB) [TGTKOG061424.pdf] This analysis brief takes racial discrimination as given and explores how it produces losses persistently for Black Americans and windfalls for non-Black Americans. A simple hypothetical example and rough and partial estimates for 2022 based on real-world statistics are presented. Importantly, the analysis brief differentiates between income and consumption losses\/surpluses. Those engaged in formulating Reparations Claims may find it worth a read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:<\/strong> “Comprehending Context Fully”<\/strong><\/a> (June 7, 2024) (318 KB) [FCC060724.pdf] This analysis brief discusses the importance of knowing context fully so that appropriate action can be taken in response to conditions that Black Americans confront. The most important question answered is: Why have Black Americans not done more to improve our condition? In the spirit of solutions, it serves up a strategy for motivating improvements in Black Americans’ outcomes based on implementation of the Long-Term Strategic Plan for Black America<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Also, consider reading Baba Asinia Lukata Chikuyu’s<\/strong> comments<\/strong><\/a> concerning this analysis brief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:<\/strong> “From 100 to 66 in 60 Years”<\/a><\/strong> (May 24, 2024) (245 KB) [100to66in60(052424).pdf] This commentary shines a reminding spotlight on adverse Black American institutional outcomes as a key contributor to our fragmentation, which countervails our forward progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “The Irrelevance of Adam Smith’s TMS<\/em>“<\/strong><\/a> (May 17, 2024) (249 KB) [TIAS051724.pdf] This essay discusses how transformation of the Western World mind that became possible in the late 19th<\/sup> century rendered a classic work by the \u201cFather of   Economics,\u201d Adam Smith, irrelevant for 21st<\/sup> century society. It calls for a new and replacement philosophy that can produce a socioeconomic system that: (i) Reflects moral sentiments, justice, and humanity; (ii) generates real human progress; and (iii) enables a blossoming of love for our Earth home and its people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “The PBC and You”<\/a><\/strong> (May 10, 2024) (261 KB) [TPBCAY051024.pdf] This analysis brief explores the political business cycle<\/strong> (PBC<\/strong>) concept and the current PBC<\/strong> to comprehend where we are and our near-term expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief: “Can Statistics Help Pay the Black American (Afrodescendant) Reparations Bill?<\/strong><\/a> (May 3, 2025) (502 KB) [CSHPTBARB050324.pdf] This report brief continues our exploration of potential sources of US Government saving that can be used to extend Reparations to Black Americans (Afrodescendants). In this case, we argue that the US Government\u2019s statistical enterprise could offer up small saving, which could be used to produce larger saving required to fund Reparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Can Crime Pay the Black American (Afrodescendant) Reparations Bill?”<\/strong><\/a> (April 26, 2024) (234 KB) [CCPTBARB042624.pdf] This analysis brief shares new and exciting research results concerning a new strategy for paying Reparations that would not<\/strong> entail increased taxes, expanded Federal Government debt, or the prospect of worrisome inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Response: “Responses to Questions about a Path to Economic Equality”<\/a><\/strong> (April 12, 2024) (208 KB) [RESPONSES_QAAPTEE(041224).pdf] These responses should assist Black and Non-Black Americans in comprehending more completely the conditions\/circumstances under which \u201ceconomic equality\u201d might be achieved. Your questions and\/or comments concerning our responses are welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Questions about a Path to Economic Equality”<\/strong><\/a> (April 5, 2024) (205 KB) [QAAPTEE(040524).pdf] This commentary presents nine questions that should assist Black and Non-Black Americans comprehend more completely the \u201ceconomic equality\u201d conundrum confronting the nation today. We plan to provide our succinct responses to the questions in our next submission. In the interim we welcome your responses to the questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Moving South”<\/strong><\/a> (March 29, 2024) (391 KB) [MS032924.pdf] This analysis brief provides a thorough analysis of the current and likely future economic and meteorological conditions faced by Black Americans in the Southeastern portion of the US. The evidence provided should enable Black Americans to determine whether it is logical\/rational to continue the ongoing reverse migration South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Failure”<\/a><\/strong> (March 15, 2024) (216 KB) [FAILURE031524.pdf] This commentary suggests an assessment of human history and deep introspection to determine why humans are failure prone, how we should respond to this condition, and how we may improve our future outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q&A: “Taking Charge of Our Destiny”<\/strong><\/a> (March 8, 2024) (213 KB) [TCOOD030824.pdf] This Q&A concerns a markedly underdiscussed and under-researched factor that undoubtedly contributes in a very significant way to landing Black America at the bottom of the US socioeconomic hierarchy. Can Black America rise successfully without addressing this factor? Read on\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Tools for Fighting Inequalities”<\/strong><\/a> (March 1, 2024) (317 KB) [TFFI030124.pdf] It builds on a February 16, 2024 release and presents easily assembled statistical tools that can identify inequalities using representativeness principles. It suggests that pinpoint economic strategies can address injurious  inequalities and incentivize relief. It urges Black Americans nationwide to develop and implement these tools and strategies. Failure to do so will signal our acceptance of inequalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Government Revenue and Expenditure Inequality”<\/strong><\/a> (February 16, 2024) (247 KB) [GRAEI021624.pdf] It calls attention to Black America\u2019s failure to call vociferously for, and to act urgently on, the elimination of an important governmental inequality; especially at the local level. There is a large volume of literature and discussion on resolving Black-White income and wealth inequalities. However, discussions are somewhat muted concerning inequality in governments\u2019 non-compensation operational and capital expenditures across geographical subdivisions. Relatively low levels of governmental expenditures in our areas of influence can contribute to a reduction in our production of high-quality human and cultural\/social capital, which can reduce prospects for favorable life outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “The Importance of Being Confident”<\/strong><\/a> (January 12, 2024) (207 KB) [TIOBC011224.pdf] This brief essay is in the \u201cEconomics of Religion\u201d tradition and employs a compendium of 34 questions to explain, in large measure, how and why many Black Americans exist in unfavorable conditions today. Answers to the questions illuminate a path to improved outcomes for Black Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Innovation”<\/strong><\/a> (December 29, 2023) (225 KB) [INNOVATION122923.pdf] This brief essay uses the Internet as a test case by considering the benefits of innovations through full benefit-cost analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Something New Under the Sun”<\/a><\/strong> (December 22, 2023) (208 KB) [SNUTS122223.pdf] As Black America plans to greet 2024, this essay reminds us that we must experience something extraordinary if we are to persevere, preserve ourselves, and help preserve the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “You Produce Billionaires”<\/a><\/strong> (December 14, 2023) (260 KB) [YPB121423.pdf] This essay restates the obvious differently. It forces consumers to recognize their integral roles in producing billionaires. Also, it suggests posing important questions about the nation\u2019s socioeconomic and political frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief: “A Direct Measure of a Black American Reparations Amount”<\/strong><\/a> (November 25, 2023) (346 KB) [ADMOABARA.pdf] Most existing estimates of Black American Reparations are indirect measures. The direct measure that we propose is derived from estimates of US Government (USG) spending. The USG is the most culpable party because it facilitated, approved, and\/or failed to take sufficient action to prevent developments that have precipitated the Black American Reparations demand. A Reparations amount derived directly from USG spending should be considered as decisions are made about Black American Reparations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Report: “The Economics of Citizens’ Limited Influence on Government Fiscal Operations”<\/a><\/strong> (October 5, 2023) (271 KB) [TEOCLI100523.pdf] This brief report provides a high-level view of selected aspects of the US Government fiscal state, explores citizens\u2019 limited influence on fiscal outcomes, and urges preparation for potential unfavorable future fiscal developments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Racism: A Non-Reinsertable Mutant Genie”<\/strong><\/a> (September 29, 2023) (249 KB) [RANRMG092923.pdf] This brief essay discusses the difficulty of envisioning a multi-play strategic game that results in racism’s disappearance from the national and global landscapes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Should Black America Strike Too?”<\/a><\/strong> (September 22, 2023) (226 KB) [SBAST092223.pdf] This brief essay explores potential benefits of national Black American sit-down strikes, reasons why they have not occurred, and warns that time is running out to employ this strategy to improve our socioeconomic wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Eliminating Excuses”<\/strong><\/a> (September 15, 2023) (268 KB) [EE091523.pdf] This Analysis Brief continues BlackEconomics.org\u2019s suggestion of strategies that should enable Black America to generate new saving for investment and wealth building. In this case, the proposition is to adopt a more judicious posture on tourism spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “De-Dignification and Economic Exploitation of Black Americans”<\/a><\/strong> (September 1, 2023) (272 KB) [DDAEEOBA090123.pdf] This analysis brief explores the political economy of unfavorable air travel experiences in US airports that are de-dignifying. Also, it analyzes the likely economic exploitative effects of AI (algorithmic) enabled price discrimination practices employed by airlines that may cause Black Americans to pay higher quality-adjusted fares than non-Black Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Doing It Wrong All Along”<\/strong><\/a> (August 25, 2023) (239 KB) (DIWAL082523.pdf) The essay builds a case for adopting a strategy of cooperative business formation, which can assist Black Americans in creating jobs and income, accumulating financial and nonfinancial assets (wealth), and in realizing independence, self-determination, liberty, and improved well-being faster than a strategy of sole proprietor business formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Black Americans Have Choices”<\/a><\/strong> (August 18, 2023) (230 KB) [BAHC081823.pdf] This brief essay reminds Black Americans that we do not have to walk unconsciously into cleverly designed, developed, and disguised \u201cgas chambers\u201d of the 21st<\/sup> century that are associated with adoption of technological innovations. The latter have brought humans to the precipice of global climatological disaster, they are herding many Black Americans toward obsolescence, and they are reducing our population growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Providing Retirement Benefits for Descendants of Former Slave Masters”<\/strong><\/a> (August 11, 2023) (255 KB) [PRBFDOFSM081123.pdf] This essay highlights how Black America continues to support and buttress the descendants of former slave masters through retirement benefit payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Begging for Everything Except Salvation”<\/strong><\/a> (August 11, 2023) (234 KB) [BFEES081123.pdf] This essay contends that Black America continues to count on others to do for us what we should do for ourselves. Our begging posture may prove to be disastrous at a crucial point because it may lead us to not prepare to act to ensure our rise when wide-open opportunities arise. Also, please consider comments<\/strong><\/a> (150 KB) on this essay from Baba Asinia Lukata Chikuyu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Can Black Americans Afford College?”<\/a><\/strong> (August 4, 2023) (260 KB) [CBAAC080423.pdf] The topic question is considered in a multigenerational plan context where Black America seeks greater independence and liberty. It focuses on those Black Americans who do not qualify for and\/or cannot afford traditional bachelor\u2019s degrees. It discusses occupations that are captured quite cheaply, that provide for a favorable economic life, and that can help enable Black America\u2019s quest for the aforementioned independence and liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Analysis: “Time to Search Ourselves”<\/strong><\/a> (July 28, 2023) (248 KB) [TSO072823.pdf] It continues our recent writings on Reparations by raising critical concerns about Black America\u2019s approach to Reparations. If Black America does not chart a near perfect course to Reparations, then we will not receive Reparations, or what we receive may not produce desired outcomes. Also, see the following response to this book analysis by Baba Asinia Lukata Chikuyu, which highlights “Black America’s Ignorance about Reparations<\/a>” (286 KB) [BALCRTTSO072823.pdf]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Asking Why”<\/strong><\/a> (July 21, 2023) (257 KB) [AWHY072123.pdf] Light reading about the important role of asking why during scientific inquiry; the related importance of knowledge (particularly Afrikan-centered knowledge); and how a new<\/strong> and free<\/strong> digital publication, Long-Term Strategic Plan for Black America<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, was developed by A Long-Term Strategic Plan Panel using scientific inquiry and Afrikan-centered knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Reparations and the Contributions of Lazy Economists”<\/strong><\/a> (July 14, 2023) (243 KB) [RATCOLE.pdf] This commentary discusses a logical but somewhat uncommon approach for undertaking difficult challenges like Reparations. It poses ten fundamental questions, the answers for which should provide a clear path to securing Reparations. It warns that Black Americans must be willing to suffer and die for Reparations, just as we suffered and died for all important and seemingly favorable historical achievement in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Rejoice!!!”<\/strong><\/a> (June 30, 2023) (219 KB) [REJOICE063023.pdf] Highlights reasons why the June 29, 2023 SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision should be a long-term future cause for Black American rejoicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “We Get What We Accept<\/strong><\/a>” (June 16, 2023) (233 KB) [WGWWA061623.pdf] Seeks to confirm the topic statement by providing evidence that Black America’s current condition “is what it is,” in part, because we reflect a willingness to accept it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “A GD Saturday Can Kickstart Reparations”<\/strong><\/a> (June 2, 2023) (260 KB) [AGDSATCKR.pdf] Describes an idea around which Black Americans can unify to kickstart Reparations and build a long-term and strategic Reparations plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “South Asian Immigration: Implications for Black America”<\/strong><\/a> (May 26, 2023) (232 KB) [BSAST052623.pdf] Recounts the socioeconomic support extended by Black Americans to early South Asian immigrants; expresses the recognition and concern that that support has all been forgotten by South Asians, who are stealthily climbing to the top of the US socioeconomic heap; and suggests a Black American response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Don’t Ask the Wrong Question about Raising the FDC”<\/strong><\/a> (May 12, 2023) (255 KB) [ATWQ051223.pdf] It invites interrogation of the background and rationale for US (Federal) Government debt and continuing requirements to raise the Federal Debt Ceiling (FDC). When enquiring about the FDC, we should not fail to consider the need for broader change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Frogs: Reaching a Deadly Boiling Point Via Chilling Realities”<\/strong><\/a> (April 28, 2023) (242 KB) [FRADBPVCR.pdf] Connects frog symbolism and the “boiling frog syndrome” to the Black American condition, but explains that an escape route is forthcoming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Economics Before Education?”<\/strong><\/a> (April 14, 2023) (245 KB) [EBEFOREE.pdf] Offers an analysis of a well-known pundit’s proposed approach\/plan for Black America’s path to power and self-determination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Self-Enslavement: The Psychoeconomics of Sports Games”<\/strong><\/a> (April 7, 2023) (254 KB) [SETPOSG040723.pdf] On the heels of March Madness 2023, this brief essay examines Black America’s unconscious self-enslavement to sports games and our consequent absence from the more important strategic games that shape socioeconomic outcomes. Also see a response<\/a> to this essay from Mr. Bennett Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Black America’s Consumption, Income, and Wealth”<\/strong><\/a> (March 31, 2023) (264 KB) [CIW033123.pdf] Building on earlier work, considers Black America’s income, wealth, and consumption gaps versus non-Black Americans; pinpoints well-known actions that could reduce these gaps; and urges more direct action by Black Americans to reduce the gaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Aiding and Abetting: Contributing to Our Own Demise”<\/strong><\/a> (March 24, 2023) (293 KB) [AAA032423.pdf] An analysis of certain unintended consequences to which Black athletes contribute when attending small town colleges\/universities that have highly ranked football and basketball programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “A Doubly Rigged Game”<\/strong><\/a> (March 17, 2023) (205 KB) [ADRG.pdf] Explains how Black Americans engage in a doubly rigged US economic and financial game that is very difficult to win, yet we continue to participate in the game. Suggests that alternatives should be considered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Monopolists Will Discriminate”<\/strong><\/a> (March 3, 2023) (244 KB) [MWD.pdf] Provides selected evidence that public monopolies in the form of municipal police departments are likely to exhibit practices that are driven by the local political economy, but that also reflect racial discrimination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Cutting Lifelines”<\/strong><\/a> (February 10, 2023) (343 KB) [CL.pdf] Highlights Black America’s heavy economic dependence on government and how this may affect our willingness to move from talk to action on achieving self-determination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “The Economics of the Tyre Nichols Case”<\/strong><\/a> (February 3, 2023) (236 KB) [TEOTTNC.pdf] Defines the loop in which Black America is ensconced and which is replicated by the Tyre Nichols case; analyzes the special economic implications of the case; and characterizes the future if Black America fails to identify and implement a strategy to exit the loop. Also consider Baba Asinia Lukata Chikuyu’s Response<\/a> to this commentary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “The Military Too!”<\/strong><\/a> (January 27, 2023) (215 KB) [TMT.pdf] This commentary reinforces the fact that Black Americans may benefit from war and military service at the margin. However, we are not benefiting from DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to the extent that we should through active-duty military service where we are grossly underrepresented as officers. Also see BlackEconomics.org Co-Contributor Lindsey “Rob” Robinson’s Response<\/a> to this commentary. He provides “doable recommendations” that can ameliorate existing problems with identifying, retaining, and promoting Black officers in the US military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “What Manner of Mind?”<\/strong><\/a> (January 20, 2023) (224 KB) [WMOM.pdf] The commentary explores the Western World mind that has generated vast  material wealth and power. But it has also produced untold atrocities the end of which remain far in the future. It suggests that the world should embrace a widespread participatory approach to shaping a humanistic path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cGuaranteed Prosperity<\/strong><\/a>\u201d (January 6, 2023)  (254 KB)  [GUARPROSP.pdf]   Integrates two of our very recent commentaries and suggests a direct path to prosperity for Black Americans if we exercise courage, faith, unity, and work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe Declining Significance of Protests<\/strong><\/a>\u201d (December 23, 2022)  (232 KB)  [TDSP.pdf]  Discusses how traditional protests (marches, sit-ins, etc.) are increasingly unimpactful in resolving socioeconomic inequalities, and how the \u201cnuclear option\u201d (sit-down strikes) may be lost as an option over the next ten years. Economic boycotts are not discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay:  \u201c<\/strong>Counterfactuals<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/strong>  (December 9, 2022)  (303 KB)  [COUNTERFACTUALS.pdf] This essay urges those who analyze Black American inequality gaps to focus on a critical counterfactual that may provide a solid comparison against which all of the gaps should be weighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:  \u201c<\/strong>Mini Dataset: Socioeconomic and Political Profiles of I-20X States<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  <\/strong>(December 2, 2022)  (227 KB)  [MDSSPPI20X.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cAdding \u2018People\u2019<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (November 25, 2022)  (227 KB)  [ADDPEOP.pdf]  Discusses the importance of Black Americans informing interested parties that we are a \u201cPeople,\u201d which carries significant and favorable implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe Door is Open: Pass H.R. 40 and S. 40 Now!<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (November 18, 2022)  (229 KB)  [PHR40S40NOW.pdf]  Urges a Democratically controlled US Congress to pass Reparations Bills in both houses before the party loses its majority status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201c<\/strong>A Clearer View<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/strong>  (November 11, 2022)  (271 KB)  [ACV.pdf]  This analysis brief places US military spending under a microscope and characterizes the nature of that spending, reveals the business leaders and firms that elicit and benefit from the spending, and shows that Black Americans benefit minimally from military spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201cIs Mississippi Configured for Black Self-Determination?<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (October 28, 2022)  (264 KB)  [IMCFBSD.pdf]  Also, please see a related Response<\/strong><\/a> (120 KB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cAre Black American \u2018Self-Determiners\u2019 \u2018Liberals\u2019 or \u2018Conservatives\u2019?<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (October 14, 2022)  (234 KB) [ABASDLOC.pdf]  Offers insights on the underlying characteristics of Black American \u201cSelf-Determiners\u201d and what this means. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201c<\/strong>Why is Black American Homeownership Constrained?<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  <\/strong>(October 7, 2022)  (310 KB)  [WBAHC.pdf]  Provides an analysis of why Black Americans\u2019 homeownership rate is well below the 50 percent mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay:  \u201c<\/strong>Welcoming Black South Asians into the Black World<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  <\/strong>(September 30, 2022) (246 KB)  [WBSAIBW.pdf]  This essay highlights the relationship between Black Americans and Black South Asians. It argues that significant long-term benefits could accrue if the three billion global Black population formed an alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay:  \u201cThe Black Economics of Uncertainty<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (September 9, 2022)  (261 KB)  [TBEOU.pdf]  Discusses how the multiplicity of uncertainties of Black American life in the US compound to affect our well-being adversely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cNever Say Never!<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (September 2, 2022)  (250 KB)  [NSN.pdf]  Is intended as a warning to Black Americans to prepare for potential unfavorable conditions that could unfold in the US in response to increasing fragmentation and political strife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201cThe Essential Role of Black Banks in Black Economic Development<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (August 26, 2022)  (314 KB)  [TERBED.pdf]  Provides a succinct explanation of how banking institutions generally operate from a consumer perspective, and highlights how Black banks can accelerate Black economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cA \u2018Greater Fool\u2019 Economy<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (August 12, 2022)  (212 KB)  [AGFE.pdf]  Discusses the nature and attitudes of many investors, especially with respect to certain types of financial and nonfinancial assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cConcerns about CHIPS<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (August 5, 2022)  (241 KB)  [CACHIPS.pdf]  This commentary highlights provisions of a new law that, inter alia<\/em>, provides funding for growing the semiconductor industry and boosting science and technology human capital development efforts in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cFortuitous Unity and Trust<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (July 29, 2022)  (247 KB)  [FUT.pdf]  Explains fortuitous conditions under which Black Americans may enter deeper unity and trust, which represent a prerequisite for success in achieving Black liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cBlack Americans\u2019 International Relations<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (June 22, 2022) (239 KB)  [BAIR.pdf]  Elaborates on Brittney Griner\u2019s incarceration in Russia and the inability of Black American to intervene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cBlack America is No. 1<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (July 22, 2022)  (239 KB)   [BAN1.pdf]  Shows that categories in which Black America is No. 1 are not all favorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cAnother CWBA Problem<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (July 15,  2022)  (275 KB)    [CWBAPROB.pdf] Explains shortcomings of Ice Cube\u2019s efforts to configure an economic development program for Black America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cMindset<\/strong><\/a>\u201d   (July 8, 2022)  (223 KB)  [MINDSET.pdf]  Offers guidance to Black Americans on the type of perspective (mindset) that should be adopted as we gain greater control of directing our economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201cBlack Americans and Public BCCCTs<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (July 1, 2022)  (323 KB)  [BCCCTS.pdf]  Raises a very important question of Black American participation on public boards, commissions, committees, and councils at all levels of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cMore on Food Inflation<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  (June 24, 2022)  (319 KB)  [MOFI.pdf]  Follows up an earlier BlaclEconomics.org release on the current bout of inflation and provides additional analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cTo Be Forearmed<\/a><\/strong>\u201d  (June 10, 2022)  (267 KB)  [TBFOREARMED.pdf]  Discuss expectations concerning food inflation in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cA Fundamental Misunderstanding<\/a><\/strong>\u201d  (June 3, 2022)  (229 KB)  [AFUNDMIS.pdf]  Accuses the California Task Force on Reparations of reflecting a fundamental misunderstanding of Reparations requirements in their recent report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe \u2018Great Replacement\u2019 or \u2018Great Elimination\u2019 Theories<\/a><\/strong>\u201d  (May 28, 2022)  (235 KB)  [GRT-GET.pdf]  Argues that White Supremacists\u2019 may fly a Great Replacement Theory flag while actually supporting a Great Elimination Theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201c<\/strong>Learn <\/strong><\/a>to<\/a><\/strong> Hate<\/strong><\/a>\u201d  <\/strong>(May 17, 2022)  (232 KB)  [LTH.pdf]  Seeks to convince Black Americans that it is in our best interest to learn to hate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:  \u201cBlack Names in the Halls of Congress<\/a><\/strong>\u201d  (May 13, 2022)  (357 KB)  [BNITHC.pdf]  Using \u201cBlack names,\u201d explores selected evidence concerning  members of the Congressional Black Caucus employment of Black American staffers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: \u201cMore Evidence Concerning CBC Members\u2019 Ineffectiveness<\/a>\u201d (May 6, 2022) (295 KB) [MECCBCMI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cPlanning Our Rise\u201d<\/a> (April 29, 2022) (236 KB) [POR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Analysis: \u201cBlack American Taxes: Comparing What We Pay\u201d<\/a> (April 15, 2022) (331 KB) [BATCWWP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Analysis: \u201cHousing for Families in Poverty: An Alternative Paradigm<\/a>\u201d (April 8, 2022) (238 KB) [HFFIP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cThe Real Insanity of \u2018March Madness’\u201d<\/a> (April 1, 2022) (233 KB) [RIMM.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Release: \u201cLaw and Economics: Excerpts from a Letter Concerning Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson\u201d<\/a> (March 22, 2022) (491 KB) [LAEEFL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWelcome to More Misery<\/a>\u201d (March 18, 2022) (201 KB) [WMM.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWhat Should Black Americans Do About Climate Change?\u201d<\/a> (March 11, 2022) (261 KB) [WSBADACC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Working Paper: \u201cAre Black Americans Rational Economic Agents? The Case of General Sales and Property Taxes\u201d<\/a> (March 4, 2022) (360 KB) [ABAREA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cDark Clouds or Sunshine? The Black Economics of War\u201d<\/a> (February 25, 2022) (241 KB) [DCSTBEOW.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cActing on Adverse Redistricting: \u2018One Thing Leads to Another’\u201d<\/a> (February 18, 2022) (275 KB) [AOROTLTA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notification: \u201cCleaning Our Way to Black Liberation\u201d <\/a>(February 18, 2022) (202 KB) [COWTBL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cReparations and Procrastination\u201d<\/a> (February 4, 2022) (244 KB) [RANDP.pdf]

* In connection with this commentary on Reparations, Mr. Bennett Johnson of Evanston, Illinois submitted \u201cThe Freedom Plan \u2013 A Proposal for Reparations\u201d<\/a> (February 5, 2022) (42 KB) [BJFP.pdf]. This submission does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of BlackEconomics.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWhat Can Three Black Economists Do?\u201d<\/a> (January 21, 2022) (428 KB) [WC3BED.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: \u201cIs Black America Progressing?<\/a>\u201d (January 14, 2022) (435 KB) [IBAP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cA Historical Critique of Black American Leadership\u201d<\/a> (December 21, 2021) (602 KB) [LEADERSHIP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWisdom, Ability, Incentives\u201d<\/a> (October 22, 2021) (419 KB) [WAI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cGovernment Expenditure and a Decision to Emigrate\u201d<\/a> (October 15, 2021) (485 KB) [GEDE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cHow Can There Be Joy?<\/a>\u201d (October 8, 2021) (392 KB) [HCTBJ.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: Rob Robinson\u2019s Commentary on September 30, 2021, New York Times<\/em> Article: \u201cMore Than Half of Police Killings are Mislabeled, New Study Says\u201d<\/a> (October 1, 2021) (392 KB) [PWABMW.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cHow Long is \u2018Not Long\u2019?\u201d<\/a> (September 24, 2021) (387 KB) [HLINL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cDrivers But Not Beneficiaries of Health Output\u201d<\/a> (September 17, 2021) (414 KB) [DBNBHO.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cHomogeneity, Heterogeneity, Discrimination, and Reparations\u201d <\/a>(August 27, 2021) (394 KB) [HHDR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cExecuting Existing Power\u201d<\/a> (August 17, 2021) (416 KB) [EEP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWhat Do Black Americans Know About Climate Change?\u201d<\/a> (August 11, 2021) (398 KB) [BAACC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cCBC Not Positioned to Optimize Black America\u2019s Well-Being\u201d<\/a> (August 2, 2021) (378 KB) [CBCNOTPOS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cRacism in Death\u201d<\/a> (July 26, 2021) (409 KB) [RID.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cShould the Late George Floyd Be a Black American Hero?\u201d<\/a> (July 19, 2021) (402 KB) [SGFBAH.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief: \u201cBlack American Employment Representativeness<\/a>\u201d (July 4, 2021) (447 KB) [REPRESENTATIVENESS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cCherry Picking the SS COLA and More\u201d<\/a> (May 21, 2021) (438 KB) [CPSSCOLAM.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief: \u201cSeven Truths About Black American Billionaires\u201d<\/a> (May 14, 2021) (449 KB) [STABAB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cNew Black-NonBlack Wealth Inequality Metrics\u201d<\/a> (May 7, 2021) (395 KB) [NBNBWIMS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWork Awaits Black Studies Programs\u201d<\/a> (April 17, 2021) (369 KBS) [WABSP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cEverybody: Do Something!\u201d<\/a> (April 8, 2021) (389 KBS) [EDS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cAgenda Setting\u201d<\/a> (March 29, 2021) (383 KB) [AGENDASETTING.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pamphlet: \u201cLove and BlackEconomics\u201d<\/a> (March 25, 2021) (436 KB) [LOVEANDBE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201c$27 Million is Not Enough\u201d<\/a> (March 13, 2021) (424 KB) [27MINE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWhat Does ARPA 2021 Mean for Black Americans?\u201d<\/a> (March 12, 2021) (369 KB) [WDARPA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cDestructive Competition\u201d<\/a> (March 3, 2021) (364 KB) [DC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cThe Economics of Fear\u201d<\/a> (February 17, 2021) (218 KB) [TEF.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cWhy Joe Biden Should Not Be President\u201d<\/a> (December 12, 2020) (254 KB) (WJBSNBP.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report: \u201cBlack Boycott of Retail Sales Successful Again\u201d<\/a> (October 17, 2020; released January 1, 2020) (256 KB) [BBRSSA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cForget Equality: Demand and Take Independence\u201d<\/a> (September 27, 2020; released January 1, 2021) (221 KB) [FEDTI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cNever a Slave!\u201d<\/a> (September 14, 2020) (281 KB) [NAS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cPush Back: \u2018A Contract with Black America: Addressing Racial Inequalities’\u201d<\/a> (August 5, 2020) (297 KB) (ICPB.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cRevise the Narrative\u201d<\/a> (August 1, 2020; released January 1, 2021) (215 KB) (RTN.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cGathering the Dust.\u201d<\/a> (June 28, 2020) (223 KB) (GTD.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cThe Look of Change: Reparations, Separation, and Nation Formation\u201d<\/a> (June 13, 2020) (268 KB) (TLC.pdf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cMonologue on George Floyd\u2019s Murder by Rob Robinson\u201d<\/a> (May 29, 2020) (260 KB) [MOGFM-RR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Review: \u201cFrom Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century\u201d<\/a> (May 10, 2020) (280 KB) [BR-FHTE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cUSDS Likely to Trump SSS\u201d<\/a> (April 25, 2020) (233 KB) [USDSOVERSSS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cJust Don\u2019t Take It!\u201d<\/a>  (February 2, 2020)  (238 KB)  [JDTI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cMLK\u2019s Great Transformation:  How to Benefit\u201d<\/a>  (January 18, 2020)  (226 KB)  [MLKGT.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cIt\u2019s All about Perspective:  Black America\u2019s Nation Formation\u201d<\/a>  (January 11, 2020)  (265 KB)  [IAAPBANF.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cWhat Can Black America\u2019s Current Cultural Capital Produce?\u201d<\/a>  (November 30, 2019)  (237 KB)  [WCBACCCP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cEconomic Litmus Test\u201d<\/a>  (November 9, 2019)  (189 KB)  [EL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cCensus Tracts, Opportunity Zones, and Tax Breaks\u201d<\/a>  (July 27, 2019)  (278 KB) [CTOZTB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cHR 40 and SB 1083: More Time, Money, and Direction\u201d<\/a>  (June 22, 2019)  (199 KB) [MTMD.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cFive Bites at the Rotting Apple\u201d<\/a>  (May 12, 2019)  (237 KB)  [FBATRA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cNo Longer a Credible Threat\u201d<\/a>  (January 21, 2019)  (220 KB)  [NLACT.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cNo Donations without Revelations\u201d<\/a>  (November 10, 2018)  (86 KB)  [NDWR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report:  \u201cResults of Bank Black Protest Actions\u201d<\/a>  (October 20, 2018)  (85 KB)  [ROBBPA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cWork Stoppage Protests\u201d<\/a>  (October 19, 2018)  (71 KB)  [WSP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cWe Made a Difference\u201d<\/a>  (June 24, 2018)  (164 KB)  [WMD.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cHave You Read the US Constitution?\u201d<\/a>  (January 29, 2018)  (99 KB)  [HYRUSC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cEnlightening Black America\u201d<\/a>  (October 1, 2017)  (88 KB)  [EBA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cA Better Mouse Trap\u201d<\/a>  (May 28, 2017)  (190 KB)  [ABMT.pdf}<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cThe Black-White Wealth Gap is Greater Than You Think!\u201d<\/a>  (April 15, 2017)  (165 KB)  [NPISH.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cBlack America\u2019s Trade Losses\u201d<\/a>  (December 11, 2016) (206 KB) [BTL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cWill US Black and White Household Incomes Ever Converge?\u201d <\/a> (December 18, 2015)  (171 KB)  [WUBWHEC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cIs Expanding Entrepreneurship an Answer for US Afrodescendants Today?\u201d<\/a>  (December 7, 2015)  (174 KB)  [IEETA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief:  \u201cBlack Americans: Happy with Life in US\u201d<\/a>  (September 25, 2015)  (196 KB) [BAHLUS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cNew Strategy for Resolving Baltimore\u2019s Crisis\u201d<\/a> (April 24, 2015)  (131 KB)  [NSFRBC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research:  \u201cA Broad Three-Point Reparations Program for US Afrodescendants Versus CARICOM\u2019s 10-Point Program\u201d <\/a> (March 25, 2015)  (204 KB)  [BTPRP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cWe\u2019re A Nation, Not a Community.\u201d<\/a>  (September 5, 2014)  (148 KB)  [WANNC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cWhat Can the CBC Do?\u201d<\/a>  (August 16,  2014) (75 KB)  [CBC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief:  “22 Reasons Why Black Businesses Fail”<\/a> (August 1, 2014)  (111 KB)  [22REASONS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief:  \u201cBlack America Doesn\u2019t Benefit from the Nation\u2019s Economic Growth\u201d<\/a>  (May 10, 2014)  (87 KB)  [BADNEG.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cFear May Cause Discrimination\u201d<\/a> (February 7, 2014) (116 KB) [FMCD.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe Economics of Nonviolence:  Gandhi, King, and Mandela\u201d <\/a> (December 13, 2013)  (75 KB)  [TENGKM.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief:  \u201cBlack Churches and College Scholarships\u201d<\/a> (October 1, 2013)  (77 KB) [BCCS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cIncome Tax Compliance and the Black-White Disposable Income Gap\u201d<\/a>  (March 17, 2012)  (214 KB)  [ITCBWIG.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cAll it Takes is One\u201d<\/a>  (February 21, 2012)  (120 KB)  [AITIO.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThose Who Make Nothing\u201d<\/a>  (November 5, 2011)  (56 KB)  [TWMN.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cWhy Do Inefficient Black Churches Survive?\u201d<\/a>  (January 2011)  (217 KB) [IBC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cThe Marriage-Job Paradox\u201d<\/a>  (July 26, 2010)  (71 KB)  [TMJP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cNation Formation: Part III\u201d<\/a>  (June 2010) (81 KB)  [NFIII.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cNation Formation: Part II\u201d<\/a>  (June 2010) (82 KB)  [NFII.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cNation Formation: Part I\u201d<\/a>  (June 2010) (82 KB)  [NFI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe Color Black\u201d<\/a>  (November 15, 2009)  (72 KB)  [TCB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cThe Impossibility of Equality without a Gift\u201d<\/a>  (November 7, 2009)  (72 KB)  [TIEWG.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research:  \u201cWhy Do Blacks Live Where They Live?\u201d<\/a>  (July 19, 2009)  (79 KB)  [WDBLWTL.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cMLK: Messianic or Satanic?\u201d<\/a>  (19 KB)  [MLK.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cWhat Could Have Been: Macrosimulating the Economic Injury Caused by Desegregation\u201d<\/a>  (April 13, 2007)  (43 KB)  [MEICBD.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cHBCU\u2019s Institutional Advantage: Returns to Education\u201d<\/a>  (This paper was ultimately published as Chapter 13 in Understanding Minority-Serving Institutions<\/em>, M. Gasman, B. Baez, and C. S. V. Turner, Editors, SUNY Press) (165 KB) [MSI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cIncome Inequality and Ethnicity: An International View\u201d<\/a> (August 2002)  [IIE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article:  \u201cDisparity in Present Value Net Social Security Wealth\u201d<\/a>  (1994) (13,008 KB) [BRSOCSEC.pdf] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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