Monthly Archives: December 2011

In Praise of Scrooge

Posted on December 16, 2011 by MN Gordon

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did something extraordinarily remarkable on Tuesday…he did nothing.  Following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, if you can believe it, Bernanke’s Fed statement made no monetary policy changes. Certainly, this is an exceptional feat.  Remember, … Continue reading →

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Teach a Man to Fish

Posted on December 13, 2011 by MN Gordon

Food is one of life’s vital essentials.  Procuring enough food to meet one’s daily needs is a rudimentary survival requirement.  So, too, people’s ability to sustain themselves is essential to a functioning economy. Hunger, for sure, is a great motivator.  … Continue reading →

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In Graphs We Trust

Posted on December 9, 2011 by MN Gordon

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke can’t seem to catch a break.  Wherever he turns someone is there to knock his job performance.  Senators, Presidential candidates, lowly editorial writers…they’ve all lined up and cast their stones. But why?  Hasn’t Bernanke done … Continue reading →

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The Metamorphosis of Jon Corzine

Posted on December 6, 2011 by MN Gordon

The economy gained 120,000 jobs in November, said the Labor Department last Friday.  The jobs number included 140,000 new private sector jobs and a loss of 20,000 public sector jobs.  More importantly, the unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent – … Continue reading →

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