Tag Archives: interest rate
The One Thing that Will Change Everything
“There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet Ticking Time Bomb The American populace counts down to Election Day with impatient intent. Will their party man occupy the … 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
Why the Fed Destroyed the Market Economy
Swing voters are a fickle bunch. One election they vote Democrat. The next they vote Republican. For they have no particular ideology or political philosophy to base their judgement upon. They don’t give a rip about questions of small government … Continue reading
Larry Summers Wants to Give You a Free Lunch
The existing capital stock continues to be frittered away at the expense of savers and retirees. Nonetheless, central bankers don’t give a doggone about it. This, after all, is one consequence of roughly eight years of near zero interest rate … Continue reading
