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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Federal Government’s War Against Individual Accountability and Self-Reliance:

America was built on principles of hard work, personal responsibility, and self-reliance. Yet today, those values are under siege—not by foreign adversaries, but by our own federal government. Through an ever-expanding web of transfer payments, Washington has created a culture of dependency that not only threatens economic vitality but also individual freedom. This erosion of liberty is a cause for concern and should spur us to action.