Tag Archives: GDP
The Coming Debt Reckoning
American workers, as a whole, are facing a disagreeable disorder. Their debt burdens are increasing. Their incomes are stagnating. There are many reasons why. In truth, it would take several large volumes to chronicle all of them. But when you get down to … Continue reading
Hell To Pay
Economic nonsense comes a dime a dozen. For example, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen “think(s) we have a healthy economy now.” She even told the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy so earlier this week. Does she know … Continue reading
Prepare for the Unthinkable
Growth and profits mask a variety of problems. They hide business inefficiencies and the money suck of corporate administrivia. They also conceal unproductive staff. But most of all growth and profits obscure the extreme value subtracting forces of bloated management … Continue reading
Guided By Nonsense
“Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.” — Lewis Carroll U.S. consumers are at it again. After a seven year hiatus they’re once again doing what they do best. They’re buying stuff. According to … Continue reading
