Keynes and the Liquidity Trap
Keynes theory that governments should spend more to counteract recession is well known - but how does it work?
Apr 3, 2012
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Karen Murdarasi
Progressive Consumption Tax: An Answer to Our Economic Woes
A concise summary of current economic problems and America's current tax code, then discusses a potential solution proposed by Robert H. Frank.
Mar 19, 2012
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Stetson Thacker
Solution to the Housing Crisis: Uncle Sam as Your New Neighbor
America's foreclosure nightmare continues nearly unabated. Meanwhile, previous stimulus programs have all but failed. What if the U.S. moved next door?
Feb 11, 2012
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Walter McLaughlin
Dr. Seuss, Irrationality, and 21st Century Economics
All that glitters is not gold, unless it's within the secure confines of Fort Knox. Risk and reward are forever correlated - except when they're not.
Feb 2, 2012
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Walter McLaughlin
The Unemployment Rate in The Great Depression - Is It Better Now?
Economists and compare the unemployment rate during the Great Depression with that of today. The numbers say things aren't as bad. Do the numbers lie?
Sep 1, 2011
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Kalen Smith
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