Tag Archives: collapse
Consumers Don’t Stand a Chance
Most economists don’t do any favors for the esteem of their trade. They take ideas a third grader would know are idiotic and champion them with bluster and bravado. Hardly a day goes by where some economist doesn’t prove he’s … Continue reading
Buyer’s Remorse
The stock market was clobbered on Tuesday. The DOW sold off 272 points. What did it mean? Was it an indicator the market is finally rolling over, as we’ve anticipated for some time? Or was it just another head fake … Continue reading
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
Musical Chairs Investing
Markets were closed yesterday in observance of Labor Day. But here at the Economic Prism we labored on. There’s always something to contemplate. Where to begin? One place, obviously, is this crazy stock market. Day after day, week after week, … Continue reading
