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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
Morons At Large
Up here, near the face of Tahquitz Peak, the summer twilight lingers a little longer. The evening sunshine bends through the tall shady pines and sweet smelling cedars, basking on Idyllwild…the splendor mile high Southern California mountain village. We breathe … Continue reading
Whirlwind Economics
Things may be looking up for the unemployed working stiff. After years of competing for scarce jobs with stagnant wages something extraordinary may be happening. If you can believe it, opportunity has finally come for the unemployed. According to the … Continue reading
The Decline and Fall of the Stroh Family Beer Business
Great wealth, like the seasons, is ephemeral. One generation accumulates it. While another burns through it. The difference is dependent upon whether one has a short or long time horizon. Do they save some seed corn for the next grow … Continue reading
