Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

California Economy

"Onerous Laws & Regulations” and “Unintended Consequences” are the State’s Most Reliable Output.

A reality-based look at housing, lending, regulations, and the consequences nobody expected, nor budgeted for.

California isn’t just an economy—it’s a live experiment in what happens when ambition meets regulation, and regulation meets… more regulation. I break down what’s really driving outcomes in housing, insurance, construction, and credit—tracking the intended and unintended consequences all the way to NOI, DSCR, and deal viability. Humor included, because if you don’t laugh at policy irrational logic, you’ll end up crying into your escrow impound account.

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Entrenched Bureaucracy and Legislative Burden: A Compounding Threat to Profitability in California’s Real Estate and Insurance Markets

Bureaucracy, onerous laws, and regulations are the economic cancers that continue to metastasize, inflicting severe damage to organizational efficiency and profitability.

What’s Killing Your Profitability?

10 Hidden Counter Forces (with Practical Examples, Metrics, and Fixes)

The Remote-Work Reset: How Hybrid Work Is Rewriting the Commercial Real Estate Playbook

Remote and hybrid work have shifted from emergency measures to a durable operating model. The result is a structural re-rating of U.S. office demand, vacancy, valuations, and city finance.

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, reads:

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Does the Bureau of Labor Statistics Lie for Political Gain or Desired Propaganda to Further Their Agenda and Ideology?

The history of the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides false statistics, then revising them later as a propaganda ploy or political ploy. The BLS routinely overestimates or underestimates when it is politically expedient, and revises when it gets caught.

California Property Inflation and Insurance Stress: Multiple-Torpedoed-Whammies Against the People and Private Property Rights.

California is experiencing a multitude of counter-economic forces that undermine the dream of homeownership and significantly add to the stresses of current property owners and renters alike.

The Rise of Techno-Surveillance in America: Urgent Need for Privacy in the Age of Data

The American Way of Life depends on The People Continuing to Accept Mass Illusions To perpetuate the Culture and The Economic Systems, including 24/7 surveillance.

Fiat Currency and Inflation Cycles: Understanding the Definition and Connection

Fiat currency—money that derives its value from government decree (force) rather than a physical commodity—has become the foundation of modern economies. While it offers flexibility and efficiency, it also introduces a critical vulnerability: the potential for manipulation, inflationary cycles, and deflationary cycles.

All About Fiat Currency:

Fiat currency plays a central role in inflation because it gives governments and central banks the ability to control the money supply.

The Future of Money: From Dollar Dominance to a Multipolar Currency World

SB-9: California: The objective is two dwellings on one single-family lot, or one single-family lot subdivided into two parcels.

SB 9 and the Fight for Housing in California: The State Takes Over the approval authority, Municipalities left with Ministerial Approvals Only, Court Rulings, and What It Means for You.

The Great Transformation: Transforming Ourselves, Our Country, and Our Way Of Life.

The primary transformation is about ourselves, as we learn and adapt to the rapid changes around us.

Legal vs. Equitable Ownership in Real Property: Why Is This Critical?

As It Relates to a “Due on Sale,” and “Due on Encumbrance” Provision in a Deed of Trust

Earners (Workers Who Pay Taxes) vs The Non-Productive (So-Called Bureaucratic Worker) Class and The Parasitic Takers Who Produce Nothing But Expect Everything as an Entitlement.

It’s a question of profound significance. It delves into economic productivity, social policy, and cultural values, making it a topic of great interest and relevance. Who earns, pays taxes, and contributes to the economic engine of the U.S., and who are merely takers who subsist while exploiting the productive people? I intend to exclude those who are genuinely in need of help because of age, mental, or physical handicaps.

Milton Friedman, Most Influential Economist in the 20th Century.

Milton Friedman (1912–2006) was one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, renowned for his strong advocacy of free-market capitalism and his foundational contributions to the development of monetarism. His ideas continue to shape modern economic policies, making him a significant figure in the field.

The Seemingly Smart Borrower Refuses to Pay for Adequate Property Insurance

Fools Rush in Where Wise Men Never Tread

Who is Howard Roark from the Novel, The Fountainhead?

Howard Roark is the protagonist of Ayn Rand’s 1943 novel The Fountainhead. He’s a fiercely independent and idealistic young architect who represents Rand’s philosophy of individualism and creative integrity. Roark is known for his uncompromising commitment to his own architectural vision, refusing to conform to traditional styles or societal expectations.

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930: Part II

What are the economic and geopolitical consequences of raising tariffs today as compared to 1930

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930: Part I

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, officially known as the Tariff Act of 1930, was a U.S. law that raised import duties on thousands of goods to protect American businesses and farmers during the Great Depression. Sponsored by Senator Reed Smoot and Representative Willis C. Hawley, it became infamous for its unintended economic consequences, serving as a cautionary tale against hasty policy decisions.

When Clouds Are Seeded, The Weather Is Impeded

Seeding clouds can bring rain, and sometimes too much rain, causing material damage and loss of life.