Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

A Contrarian’s Look at America’s Enterprise—Economy, Government, and Leadership—Minus the Public-Relations Gloss.

Dan's unique perspective on the economy, the government, and our country's leadership is not commonly found in mainstream media. Designed to enlighten and engage you with what he believes is a refreshing dose of truth, his articles challenge the narratives often presented by mainstream media and encourage critical thinking about the state of our country's enterprise.

Dan offers workarounds and solutions when possible. His aim is to provide actionable solutions to the challenges we may face in these areas.

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Attention Getter: He Just Can’t Get Enough

My best friend, brimming with excitement, suggested I try dressing with more style and color, like in the book, “Dress for Success”…

Lazy and Inconsiderate Husband:

Honey, Get Me A Beer, And Cut The Noise While I’m Watching The Game

Bureaucratic Processes Clog the Organizational Systems:

Systems Promoting Inefficiencies Create A Drag on Productivity and Output

Shadow Of Yesterday’s Greatness:

The new administration under Donald J. Trump faces the daunting task of restoring the U.S. to a state of economic stability

Parkinson's Laws

indictment of poor work habits, failing culture, organizational and institutional fraud, and government inefficiencies

The Old General Store

A Central Place For Shopping For Goods and Social Interaction With The Community

Appraisers’ Opinion of Value May Vary: - in Quality and Completeness

Some Appraisal Reports Are Useless

Becoming An Effective President:

Representing The Interest Of The Taxpayers

Vacant And Under-Utilized Buildings: All Federally Owned and Managed

Looking At The Eye-Popping Inefficiencies

America: A Cultural Model For The World To Admire:

My Days and Nights are Illuminated With a Renewed Sense of Optimism and Delight

Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation: Part I

Fake News Is Having Its Comeuppence; The Viewership Sees Through The Fog Of Lies

Climate Change is a Hoax: As is Vilifying Fossil Fuels

But the New Sheriff Promised To Fix it.

Should We Outlaw Fossil Fuels? Part I of II

Should We Outlaw Fossil Fuels? The Old Guard Says Yes, The New Guard Says No!

Debt Serfdom and the American Enterprise

How Did We Allow Ourselves To Get Locked Into Hyper-Consumerism

Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation, Part II

The Public Is Now Aware That Mainstream Media Is Often A Preveyor of Misinformation

Greatest Heists in American History: All Caused by Government

It’s Not From Robbing Banks, But Actions In The Rigged System

Debasement: Watching Your Dollars Shrink in Value

Continuous Debasement Keeps The Common People On An Economic Tread Mill

Should We Sell Our Family Home and Buy a Better One?

Upward Mobility is Being Trapped by Interest Rates

The Capitalization Approach to Income Property Valuation: A Crucial Tool for Real Estate Professionals

Income Valuation

Real Property Insurance: Part III of III

Issues Relating To The Lender And An Overview Of Types Of Coverage