Because of the coronavirus impact, consumer spending has shifted away from many of the goods and services we normally buy.…
Macroeconomics
The study of how the economy behaves as a whole as well as economy-wide phenomena.
How the Alphabet Will Describe the Next Recession
When we describe the duration and the ups and downs of recent recessions, sometimes a letter from the alphabet comes in handy.…
Looking at the Bulls and the Bears
Looking at the ups and downs of bull and bear markets takes us to the past and present Dow Industrial Average and the S&P 500.…
The Economic Indicator That Coronavirus Can Create
Coronavirus can create an economic indicator that tells us whether manufacturing activity has increased or decreased in China.…
The Six Facts We Want to Know About the Italian Economy
Six facts can show the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on an Italian economy that is one of the weakest in the Eurozone.…
Understanding Coronavirus as a Black Swan Event
Looking at coronavirus as a Black Swan Event, we can better grasp its predictability, its impact, and its similarly to other exceptional crises.…
A Global Look at the Rule of Law
Seeing where the rule of law is stronger can tell us why certain nations have more economic development and others sink under the weight of corruption.…
The Human Side of Money
Economic anthropologists focus on the human side of money when they see us now and in the past, as individuals, as families, and as one world.…
Why Reports of a Retail Apocalypse Are Greatly Exaggerated
While store closings are multiplying, reports of a retail apocalypse should be focusing on the changes in traditional retail rather than its demise.…
The Huge Social Security Contradiction
Because saving Social Security takes us to a conflict between math and politics, the Congress has has a tough time selecting solutions.…