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Failure to Launch

Posted on March 31, 2017 by MN Gordon

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 →

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The Art and Pseudoscience of Monetary Policy

Posted on February 17, 2017 by MN Gordon

Everyone’s got a plan for sale these days.  In fact, there are so many plans out there we cannot keep up with them all.  Eat celery sticks and lose weight.  Think and grow rich.  Stocks for the long run.  Naturally, … Continue reading →

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Meddling with Markets for Work and for Pleasure

Posted on October 28, 2016 by MN Gordon

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 →

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The Number One Factor Influencing Fed Monetary Policy

Posted on August 26, 2016 by MN Gordon

A brief scan of the financial and economic landscape – both in the U.S. and abroad – offers ample confirmation that we are in the midst of a great reset.  From a feint tickle at the turn of the new … Continue reading →

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