Medical product shortages were the unintended consequence of the tariffs that were supposed to diminish our trade with China.…
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What’s trending in economics at both the macro and micro levels.
The Cost of a 2020 Olympic Delay
Cancelling the 2020 Olympics, Japan made a decision that had countless hidden costs for athletes and many other individuals and businesses.…
The Ups and Downs of Consumer Spending
Because of the coronavirus impact, consumer spending has shifted away from many of the goods and services we normally buy.…
Two Ways to Look at U.S. Energy Flows
To see where energy comes from and where it goes, we can look at a chart with U.S. energy flows or the alternative energy that is described by xkcd.…
Coronavirus, a Baby Boom, and a Divorce Spike
Evidence from past natural disasters indicate that the coronavirus impact could relate to the birth rate and the divorce rate.…
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.…
The Cash That We Stash During a Disaster
In the past, and now, when there is political and economic uncertainty, we’ve had global demand for U.S. $100 bills increase.…
How (Not) to Eliminate Face Mask Shortages
Whether looking at rationing, price caps, trade restrictions, or the market, the problem of face mask shortages is tough to solve.…
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.…