Category Archives: Inflation

The Origins of Central Banking

Posted on April 26, 2011 by MN Gordon

Ben Bernanke must think he’s an amateur entertainer.  Tomorrow, after 98 years of silence, the Fed Chairman will give the central bank’s first-ever press conference. Here at the Economic Prism we’ll be watching with wide eyes and anticipation…hoping for the … Continue reading →

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Bad Inflation

Posted on April 1, 2011 by MN Gordon

Take caution.  It’s April Fools’ Day after all.  What better day is there to keep your guard up and your wits about you? Remember, there’s a fool on every corner and a sucker born every minute.  Avoid being one of … Continue reading →

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More Certain than Death and Taxes

Posted on March 29, 2011 by MN Gordon

Job growth is finally picking up.  According to the Labor Department’s February Report, U.S. companies have added jobs for the last 12 straight months.  What’s more, some momentum seems to be building. Here in the Golden State the employment picture … Continue reading →

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Anything’s Possible

Posted on March 4, 2011 by MN Gordon

The captain manning the monetary controls is quite a tricky fellow.  On Tuesday, in an appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was remarkably cunning and astute.  Through measured sentences and stately prose he told nothing … Continue reading →

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