JOURNAL
An infrequently updated collection of essays, musings, opinions, and trivial observations…
HOW ISLANDS BREAK ECONOMICS
If our island communities are meant to remain living, breathing homes for the people who belong there—rather than curated theme parks for the global elite—we have to stop treating them like small parts of a continent they never belonged to.
NA HOPENA O KE KAUA: A New Era of American War, International Instability & Hawaii’s Economy
Recent conflicts around the world - but particularly escalations in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran - have triggered unprecedented political and economic effects which may possibly impact Hawai’i in ways we can’t yet foresee accurately - but must prepare for, regardless.
RIPPLE EFFECT: Federal Tariffs & Hawaii's Future
Hawaii’s dependence on imports and tourism to support its overall economy has worsened and deepened. These worsening dependencies are precisely why she is particularly vulnerable to shifts in federal trade policy.