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Tag Archives: Economics
The Greek Soap Opera Reaches A Climax
The Greek soap opera seems to be reaching its climax, making way for a new tale in which the euro is replaced by the drachma.
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Heading For The Grexit
As in any classical tragedy, the Greeks cannot escape the consequences of their own choices.
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Some Overlooked Aspects Of A Mighty Dollar
Yes, a strong dollar hurts exporters, but that is just one of many impacts on the U.S. economy.
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A Month Of Surprises
There has been a lot of news since the start of the year. On the economic front, most of it has been good.
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A False Choice Between Communism And Corruption
A post-communist Cuba need not resemble China or Russia. Slovenia and Lithuania, among others, offer better models.
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Normal On The Horizon
An accelerating economy and improving labor market is good, but we can’t call it normal while interest rates stay near zero.
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Cheap Oil’s Winners And Losers
Oil price cycles produce winners and losers, but in the long run most of us benefit.
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Making Sense Of The Oil Price Fracture
U.S. production is credited with oil’s price slide, but the real causes may lie in Russia, the Middle East and central banks.
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A Chinese Leap Of Faith
A skeptic looks at China’s miraculous GDP report.
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