The Most Basic Macro Says the U.S. Debt Deal is Terrible

The Most Basic Macro Says the U.S. Debt Deal is Terrible

Posted by: on Aug 5, 2011 | One Comment

I kept very close tabs on my country’s ridiculous negotiation on raising the debt ceiling. Although a deal was reached, Economics 101 – basic macro. –  tells us that the deal that Washington Cut isn’t going to do our economy any favors.

Sales of Luxury Goods Are Recovering Strongly – NYTimes.com

Sales of Luxury Goods Are Recovering Strongly – NYTimes.com

Posted by: on Aug 4, 2011 | One Comment

Further proof that this recovery is only truly a recovery at the top.  This article from the New York Times captures more evidence that the rich are benefitting more than the rest of society in this recovery: