monetary policy

January 20, 2020
Venezuela's hyperinflation
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 20, 2020
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Why Venezuelans Might Launder (In a Washing Machine) Their Dollars

The U.S. dollar is a handy backup when a country’s currency loses its value. After Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation hit its peak (or its nadir) in 2009, they […]

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April 28, 2019
supermarket history
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 28, 2019
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Why Your Inflation Rate is Different From Mine

Although the BLS reports the CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation rate each month, our own household could see different price changes.

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August 21, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Venezuela's hyperinflation
Published by Elaine Schwartz at August 21, 2018
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Why It’s Tough to Catch Venezuela’s Runaway Hyperinflation

Calming the everyday monetary chaos created by Venezuela's hyperinflation is about much more than lopping zeros off its currency.

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May 30, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and Norway's central bank
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 30, 2018
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How Certain Central Bankers Became More Friendly

When you look at Norway's new banknotes and their (hilarious) video describing the journey of a cod from the sea to a wallet, you can see that central bankers have become more interesting.

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