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Michael W. Kruse
Kansas City, MO
Socioeconomist and economic development nerd.
Interests: history, digital photography, writing, technology, soccer, baseball, emerging culture, road trips, economic issues, urban hiking
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The Middle Class is Disappearing ... Into the Upper Class
Posted Jun 8, 2022 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: The Demise of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
In this month's installment, Allan Bevere and I reflect on the rise of authoritarianism in recent years. "Democracy is receding in the world and authoritarianism is on the rise. Why is this? What is authoritarianism and what are the circumstances... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2022 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Climate Change, Yea or Nay?
Allan and I discuss the issue of human-caused climate change, the realities and the economic complexities in dealing with it, and how Scripture informs us on creation care. Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2022 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Free Speech and Cancel Culture
In this month's installment of Calmly Considered, Allan Bevere and I discuss free speech, cancel culture, and the complexities of political engagement in a pluralistic society. Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2022 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Scarcity or Abundance-- Which Is Our World?
Last month, Dr. Allan Bevere and I got together to discuss the nuances of "scarcity and abundance" from theological perspectives. Too often people from the two fields talk past each other with unfair characterizations on this topic. Our conversation hopefully... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2022 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Global Living Conditions-- Better or Worse?
Are global living conditions getting better or worse? There are three simultaneous truths: Living conditions are awful for a great many. Living conditions are better than they ever have been, by far. Living conditions can be improved and the trajectory... Continue reading
Posted Dec 22, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Immigration-- The Biblical Witness and Current Challenges
Immigration is a complex topic. Unfortunately, our public discourse produces much more heat than light on the topic. Allan Bevere and I recently had a conversation that only skims the topic, but maybe it will provide some food for thought... Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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The Future of Black-Owned Enterprises
The rate of Black entrepreneurship has always been lower than for other communities due to systemic and overt racism over past generations. This CNBC piece does a good job explaining the ongoing obstacles faced by Black-owned enterprises. Continue reading
Posted Nov 18, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: How The Church Fails Businesspeople
Last week, I participated with Allan Bevere in a discussion centered on John Knapp's book "How The Church Fails Businesspeople (And What Can Be Done About It)." Discussion focuses on integrating our faith and working lives, with reflection on why... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Race in America-- History, Story, and Changing Faces
This is the latest installment in Calmly Considered, hosted by Allan Bevere. This month we are talking about racism in America. We barely skimmed the surface of the topic as would be expected in a one-hour discussion. Hopefully, our conversation... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Socialism vs. Capitalism-- Getting Beyond the Memes
"In this month's episode of "Calmly Considered" Michael Kruse and I discuss the complex realities of socialism and capitalism that are so often distorted by simplistic social media memes, caricatures, and politicians seeking re-election." Thanks to Allan Bevere for hosting... Continue reading
Posted Aug 12, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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The World Is Becoming A Better Place To Live For Most People
Posted Jul 23, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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New Voting Laws and Critical Race Theory
Posted Jul 19, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Calmly Considered: Economics, the New Testament, and the 21st Century (in podcast & videocast)
This is the first installment of a once-monthly series called Calmly Considered, in which Allan Bevere and I will be discussing topics related to faith and economics. In this episode, we discuss Peter Oakes' Empire, Economics, and the New Testament.... Continue reading
Posted Jul 13, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Globalization. Its Passing Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Posted Mar 11, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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How to Increase Intergenerational Mobility
Posted Mar 9, 2021 at Kruse Kronicle
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Confederate Monuments Are A Rewrite of History, Not A Remembrance
Posted Jun 20, 2020 at Kruse Kronicle
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The Numbers And Economics Of COVID-19
Last Thursday, Dr. Allan Bevere interviewed me about my thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic and the economic costs. Thanks for an enjoyable time, Allan. Be sure to follow his blog Allan R. Bevere, Faith Seeking Understanding. Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2020 at Kruse Kronicle
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COVID-19 Is Not Just The Flu
Posted May 5, 2020 at Kruse Kronicle
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Billionaires do NOT pay an overall tax rate lower than the bottom 50%.
Posted Dec 10, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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The Keynesian Revolution and Our Empty Economy: We're All Dead - Book Review
Posted Nov 6, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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Maternal Mortality Rates Are 27 Times Higher Globally Than In Europe. Why That Is A Good Thing
Posted Oct 16, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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Why Population Control Is Not The Answer to Climate Change
Posted Oct 1, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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Global Childhood Deaths In Steep Decline
Posted Aug 9, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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Our ancestors did not live in balance with nature. They died in balance with it.
Posted Aug 1, 2019 at Kruse Kronicle
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