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Is This The Man Shifting The Fed's Stance?

quoting Niall Fergusonvia Financial Review
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Is new US Federal Reserve vice-chairman Richard Clarida a key factor in the central bank’s remarkable about-face of recent months?

In the News

If $15 Minimum Wage Is Such A Good Idea, Why Did AOC's Bar Close Down?

quoting Thomas Sowellvia Townhall
Thursday, March 21, 2019

The brilliant Thomas Sowell, when in college, considered himself a Marxist. Asked what changed him, Sowell said, "Evidence."

In the News

Markets Versus Socialism

quoting Paul R. Gregoryvia White House
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Paul Gregory's academic contributions were featured in Chapter 8, “Markets versus Socialism,” of the 2019 Economic Report of the President. "We found your research to be insightful and critical to the completion of our Report."

Interviews

Economist Thomas Sowell Warns Of The Dangers Of The Left's 'Social Justice'

interview with Thomas Sowellvia Fox News
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Hoover Institution fellow Thomas Sowell says just because there are biases does not mean the biases cause disparities. And, Sowell notes that facts in the world of reality raise the crucial question as to whether the redistribution of income or wealth can actually be done.

Featured

The Debt Crisis Is Coming Soon

by Martin Feldsteinvia The Wall Street Journal
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The most dangerous domestic problem facing America’s federal government is the rapid growth of its budget deficit and national debt. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit this year will be $900 billion, more than 4% of gross domestic product. It will surpass $1 trillion in 2022. The federal debt is now 78% of GDP. By 2028, it is projected to be nearly 100% of GDP and still rising.

In the News

What Role Do We Want The Monetary Base To Serve?

quoting John H. Cochranevia Seeking Alpha
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Over at Econlog, I have a new post discussing the Fed's opposition to narrow banking, and specifically, John Cochrane's excellent post criticizing the Fed's position. I'll eventually get to narrow banking in this post, but first I'd like to consider some basic questions about the monetary base which are rarely asked.

In the News

Can The US Print Its Way Out Of A Deficit?

quoting Darrell Duffievia Chicago Booth Review
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

When governments collect less money through taxes than they spend, they run deficits. But the US government borrows in the same currency it issues, so can’t it use its printing power to help balance its budget and avoid a deficit

In the News

The Deficit That Matters

quoting Martin Feldsteinvia Investors Chronicle (UK)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The UK is borrowing more from overseas. Next Friday’s figures are likely to show that the current account deficit on the balance of payments increased at the end of last year, to over 5 per cent of gross domestic product.

 
Analysis and Commentary

Henderson On Unintended Consequences Of Grounding The Boeing 737 Max

by David R. Hendersonvia EconLog
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The two recent crashes of Boeing 737 Max airplanes with the deaths of all aboard were tragic. It’s understandable that government agencies around the world, with the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency being the last, have grounded all 737 Max airplanes until they know more.

Analysis and Commentary

Why Rich White Parents Pay Bribes To Get Their Children Admitted To Elite Universities

by Alvin Rabushkavia Thoughtful Ideas
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Elite universities have gone overboard in reducing White admissions to expand those of People of Color and international applicants.

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