How to protect against financial hardship and assist others who are struggling financially. Topics covered include: Why are so many families leaving Central America and seeking to enter the United States.How have U.S. immigration patterns changed.Why immigration leads to higher economic growth.Why unsheltered homelessness is increasing around the world and what strategies have been effective in reducing homelessness.What can individuals do to assist the homeless and others who are in financial distress. Note: The original audio file stated that "oftentimes they [the ayslum seekers] wouldn't ever show up for their court case." That is an inaccurate statement. Most asylum seekers attend their court hearing. The audio has been modified to remove the inaccuracy. Thanks to The Bouqs Co. for sponsoring the episode. Use code: david. Also thanks to Policygenius for being a long-time sponsor of the show. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What factors determine the well-being of an individual or nation and why gross domestic product is an inadequate measure of prosperity. Topics covered include: Evidence many Americans are poorer than before the Great Recession.Why life expectancy in the U.S. is falling.How satisifiedare U.S. citizens.What is GDP and why is the U.S. Bureau of Economics developing a new methodologyWhat are the flaws with GDP and why does it fall short in measuring well-being.Which countries around the world are the most and least happy and what are the factors that contribute to that happiness.Why were U.S. founding fathers worried about too many luxuries.How the U.S. in the 19th century followed the same manufacturing model that China does today.Thanks to Policygenius and LinkedIn for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.