- March 15, 2022
Frying Pans and Inflation Fires
“Out of the frying pan, into the fire” isn’t just a trite old saying. Economically, it may be a great metaphor for 2022.
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- February 7, 2022
Dying for GDP
When COVID came along two years ago, it sparked a lot of fear—and not just fear of the virus. Some people were more afraid of virus restrictions hurting the economy.
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- January 11, 2022
Omicron Kills Output, Spares Jobs
The dramatically-named Omicron COVID-19 variant is moving fast. If you don’t know anyone who’s had it (or been infected yourself), you probably will soon.
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- December 21, 2021
Labor Force Sickness
For almost two years after COVID’s emergence, the Federal Reserve pumped money into the economy every way it could. Jerome Powell and his crew kept the pace even as the economy improved a lot.
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- August 31, 2021
The Economics of Rudeness
You may have noticed your favorite restaurant is short on staff. The same in retail stores, hotels, and other service businesses.
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- August 24, 2021
Where Is the End?
You may not remember World War II, but you know broadly how it went. We’ve all seen the movies.
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- August 10, 2021
How to Vaccinate Almost Everyone
Remember when COVID-19 vaccines were going to bring “herd immunity?” Good times.
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- August 3, 2021
The Virus Isn’t Finished with Us Yet
Last week brought some good economic news. The US economy, as measured by real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is back where it was at the end of 2019, before the pandemic wreaked havoc on the next two quarters.
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- June 15, 2021
Hyperinflation, COVID-Style
The US Consumer Price Index is up 5% since May 2020, according to data released last week. This was the largest 12-month increase since 2008.
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- May 25, 2021
The “Long COVID” Economy
According to some analysts, inflation is coming soon. Americans will spend like crazy and drive prices higher as the pandemic recedes.
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