Category Archives: Economy

An Autumn Encounter with the Headless Horseman

A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, Of dreams that wave before the half-shut eye; And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, Forever flushing round a summer sky. CASTLE OF INDOLENCE Apple Country Oak Glen, California, located … Continue reading

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The End of Extend and Pretend

About 60-years ago twentieth century economist Hyman Minsky developed his Financial Instability Hypothesis.  His main premise was that economic stability breeds instability.  How’s that possible? As Minsky observed, financial crisis follow periods of economic stability and prosperity.  Moreover, it’s these … Continue reading

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No Quick Fix for Structural Reforms

Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 leading nations met in Cairns Australia over the weekend.  The clever fellows believe, with the right balance of fiscal and monetary policies, they can improve the global economy.  This, of … Continue reading

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Why We Are All Doomed

Second quarter GDP, as reported in by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on August 28, grew at an annualized rate of 4.2 percent.  This follows up a 2.1 percent decline in the first quarter.  Just what is it that turned … Continue reading

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