Federal Economic Policy
Most of our Abilities, fair and stable Marketplace, respond to economic Crises
Category: Economics
Earning a living, investing for retirement, and understanding how world events impact our living standard.
Fed’s Dual Mandate
Fed fund rate. 1. above the neutral rate slows the economy. 2. below the neutral rate speeds the economy.
News with a Twist
Items in the news can lead to insights beyond their apparent straight-forward content.
Daily Life over Epochs
If current trends of robots and AIs in the workplace, by 2100, the world may face an unemployment crisis with a majority of discontented citizens,…
Lessons Learned about US Economy
More than half of our wealth depends on the social fabric, trained workers, clear property rights, and stable government.
Inflation, Fed Funds, and Economic Lags
A year after the last Fed's increases, its effects finally land and provide a final suppression to economic activity.
Bond Duration, Fed Rate, and Valuation Change
The rule of thumb vastly overestimated the valuation decline.
The Lane Between Wall Street and Main Street
By empowering consumers and workers first, Bubble Up policies activate the real engine of the economy, fostering both growth and inclusivity.
Bitcoin, should it be in your portfolio?
Updated Dec 19, 2022. Bitcoin trades at $16,700., down from $60,000 in early 2021.
Company Pension Rule of Thumb
A good rule of thumb for a snapshot analysis: Years of coverage equals asset balance divided by net outlay.