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An independent authority on economic power

Economic intelligence for readers who need to understand how markets, institutions, technology, and capital shape power — before it becomes consensus.

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  • Independent
  • Reader-funded
  • Evidence-led
  • Accountable
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An independent authority on economic power

The Power Curve provides leaders with independent economic intelligence on the forces reshaping markets, policy, and strategy.

Power shifts before consensus catches up. Incentives shape behavior. Consequences emerge with a lag. Our work identifies these forces early, clarifies their interaction, and shows what they mean for the decisions ahead.

What We Publish

Reports

Deep research on structural shifts, markets, policy, and institutions.

Memos

Timely analysis that cuts through the noise to surface what matters now.

Essays

Long-form arguments that develop a distinctive point of view.

Data Visualizations

Interactive charts and exhibits that clarify trends and reveal inflection points.

Brendan Hart, founder of The Power Curve
About Brendan

Brendan Hart

Brendan Hart is an economist, entrepreneur, and executive advisor with two decades of experience building organizations and leading transformation across technology, defense, human capital, and government.

Through his writing, teaching, and advisory work, Hart provides economic intelligence for leaders who need to understand how markets, institutions, technology, and capital shape economic power.

He began his career as a team leader in the United States Marine Corps’ premier antiterrorism unit before co-founding BMNT and SVA. He holds degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

How We Think

  • Systems over snapshots

    We study the structures and feedback loops that drive outcomes.

  • Base rates over narratives

    We ground our views in data, history, and probability.

  • Incentives over intentions

    We focus on what actors are incentivized to do, not what they say.

  • Second-order over first impressions

    We analyze ripple effects, constraints, and unintended consequences.

Editorial Standards

  • Independence

    We are reader-funded and advertiser-free. Our opinions are our own.

  • Evidence

    We cite sources, show our work, and welcome scrutiny.

  • Clarity

    We write plainly and precisely for busy, intelligent readers.

  • Accountability

    We correct errors, update analysis, and own our views.

Independence

The Power Curve is independent by design.

  • No advertising
  • No corporate underwriting
  • No pay-to-play
  • Reader funded

This structure protects our ability to challenge conventional wisdom and pursue the truth wherever it leads.

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