Category Archives: MN Gordon

Duct Tape Economics

The Labor Department laid a sulfurous egg last Friday.  By their calculations, just 74,000 jobs were created in December.  The pros thought it would be 200,000.  What do they know? This marks the slightest increase since January 2011.  Somehow, even … Continue reading →

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So Long Ben, and Thanks for All the Memories

Outgoing Fed Chair Ben Bernanke took a moment last Friday to bid farewell.  With his final speech as Fed Chair, he endeavored to clarify exactly what he’s been up to over the last eight years.  Many topics were touched upon; … Continue reading →

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Tree Branch Economics

One trouble with government programs is they debilitate people.  Recipients believe they are getting a benefit when, in effect, they are being harmed.  Time and time again, under the influence of a benevolent hand of government, otherwise able and intelligent … Continue reading →

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Global Cooling and Other Guesses for 2014

Today we break from the past, and leap over the present, to focus our attention on the 12 months ahead.  There’s a New Year in front of us and we step into it with excitement and anticipation.  What will 2014 … Continue reading →

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