A look back at how often the US sees high inflation.
Macro/Econ
How Rare is a Double Dip Recession?
A look back at the history of double-dip recessions.
Why the Market is So Confused Right Now
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. economy peaked in February and officially entered a recession in March. This is a newsflash to exactly zero people. When the pandemic hit and the economy was put in the freezer, it was immediately obvious the longest economic expansion in this country’s history came to…
Inequality Everywhere You Look
This crisis is making inequality worse in a number of ways.
Do We Need to Worry About Government Debt?
At the end of March, the federal government passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act to provide financial relief to millions of Americans and a number of businesses to help see them through the crisis. This week they just tacked on an additional $484 billion. That’s around 10% of annual economic output in the U.S. This…
The Collapse of the Energy Sector
How the energy sector fell from prominence.
Pandemics vs. Post-War Recoveries
Similarities between the current crisis and past economic environments following wars.
Two Reasons the Fed is So Polarizing
Don’t blame the Fed for bailing out corporations. Blame the government.
Why Valuations Don’t Always Matter in a Bear Market
What if valuations don’t give investors an all-clear signal?
The Corona Crisis vs. The Great Depression
Similarities and differences between now and the Great Depression.
