Tag: Business Cycle

  • The 10 Things In Economics That Everybody Should Know

    Business Insider: The 10 Things In Economics That Everybody Should Know We discuss a lot of economic concepts here, but sometimes it's good to go back over the basics. Balaji Viswanathan, CEO of ZingFin.com, has written a great post on Quora, going over the 10 concepts that everybody should know. It's a very good overview…

  • Can a President Tame the Business Cycle?

    New York Times: Can a President Tame the Business Cycle? Today, Americans save less and earn a lower minimum wage — in real, or inflation-adjusted, terms — than at nearly any other time since 1950. Can voters reasonably expect these and other indicators to change significantly after a new president takes office in January? Check…