Tag Archives: federal reserve
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
Harvard Report Whiffs on Fed Price Fixing Scheme
This month the bright fellows at Harvard Business School came out with a new report. A lot of work went into its preparation. In fact, the report contains the culmination of five years of in-depth analysis of U.S. competitiveness and … Continue reading
