Tag Archives: government meddling
Ending the Business Cycle with Guesswork
In the fall of 2010, the U.S. economy had been in recovery for about 18 months. At least that was the official word from the National Bureau of Economic Research, which dated the recession from December 2007 to June 2009. … Continue reading
The Origins of Central Banking
Ben Bernanke must think he’s an amateur entertainer. Tomorrow, after 98 years of silence, the Fed Chairman will give the central bank’s first-ever press conference. Here at the Economic Prism we’ll be watching with wide eyes and anticipation…hoping for the … Continue reading
Washington’s Budget Cut Farce
Market analyst David Rosenberg of Gluskin-Sheff sees another recession storm appearing on the horizon. The dark clouds forming are rising food and energy costs. He doesn’t believe consumers will be able to weather their fury. Using a little historical analysis … Continue reading
A Modest Alternative to Monkeying with Currency Markets
Late last week, while many were busy paying tribute to their Irish brethren with good cheer and libations, the Group of Seven (G-7) nations were busy monkeying around in foreign exchange markets with their first coordinated intervention in over 10 … Continue reading
