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July 14, 2024	We Are Nearing Fed Rate CutsAll the talk of a crashing, risk-filled economy where people are struggling is unsupported by actual data.
December 17, 2023	Great Economic Holiday GiftsThe end of year data is giving economy watchers plenty cause for holiday cheer.
May 7, 2023	Money Illusion and InflationPrice fluctuation could cause inflation to last longer, but it didn’t cause the inflation, it simply extends the pain.
March 26, 2023	Bank Failures Warn of Deeper Economic ProblemsDuring the Great Recession, a whopping 0.014 percent of banks were closed by the FDIC.
January 29, 2023	The 2023 ForecastThe reason for worry about a recession is the Federal Reserve’s response to high inflation.
December 4, 2022	Inflation Will Make the Legislature’s Job Difficult This YearThe budget challenges faced by state legislatures are twofold.
June 19, 2022	Yes, State Stimulus Checks Boost InflationTax reductions and rebates can only increase inflation.
May 15, 2022	Inflation Is a Policy and Political ProblemWe should all be humble in our criticism of the federal government in causing inflation.
April 17, 2022	Where’s Inflation and Growth Headed?We’ve only had one long period of rate increase since the early 1980s, so the consumer response is unknown.
February 13, 2022	MMT Is Just Another Fad Without EvidenceThe controversy is a useful window into how we create knowledge and uncover truth.
February 18, 2018	Uncertainty, Not Inflation, Is the Stock Market's WorryIn practice, there are many constraints to inflation.
December 17, 2017	Bitcoin Isn’t Aging WellBitcoin remains an intriguing presence on the fringe of commerce.
November 29, 2015	Nader vs Yellen: Round 1Monetary policy involves more than simple consideration of the interest rate.
December 29, 2013	The Fed’s End-of-Year ActionsThe question is simply, why is this level of monetary growth not having a more visible effect?
October 20, 2013	A Still Uncertain EconomySomething remains terribly wrong in the U.S. economy, but there are some tantalizing hints
July 14, 2013	Gold, Bitcoin and Kissi PenniesToday, we hear some interesting assertions about currency.
July 14, 2013	Gold, Bitcoin and Kissi PenniesToday, we hear some interesting assertions about currency.
July 14, 2013	Gold, Bitcoin and Kissi PenniesToday, we hear some interesting assertions about currency.

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