Tag Archives: federal reserve
Failure to Launch
The future is here and it’s not all it was cracked up to be. For example, one of the great disappointments of the 21st century, thus far, is the lack of flying cars. Wasn’t this supposed to be the signature … Continue reading
Has the Fed Turned “Hawkish?”
Stimulus, in a general sense, is something that causes an action or response. A ringing alarm clock may prompt someone to exit their slumber. Or a fist to the gut may force someone to gasp for breath. Stimulus can come … Continue reading
Smart Programs of Capital Destruction
These days everything must be smart. There are smart cities, smart grids, smart policies, smart TVs, smart cars, smartphones, smart watches, smart shoes, and smart glasses. There’s even something called smart underwear. Before long everything around us will be so … Continue reading
Meddling with Markets for Work and for Pleasure
The popular economic theme being reported by the popular press still remains. That the economy is grinding higher. That growth is improving, albeit slowly. That blue skies are just over the horizon. Naturally we have some misgivings. As far as … Continue reading
