March 31, 2011

Forget about Spending and Get Serious about the Economy

Washington today, especially the Congress, has a textbook case of cognitive dissonance. A confluence of black swan developments may well…Continue reading

March 24, 2011

The Aftershocks for the U.S. Economy from the Disaster in…

As the damage to Japan and its economy from the recent natural disasters deepens, we can begin to see serious…Continue reading

March 21, 2011

The Economic After Shocks of the Disaster in Japan –…

Natural disasters can strike anywhere, but the heart-wrenching tragedy unfolding in Japan may be unique for modern times, at least…Continue reading

March 9, 2011

The U.S. Economic Debate Gets a Failing Grade at the…

At the private conference this week convened by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 30 world-class economists talked for two days…Continue reading