Tag Archives: Paul Krugman

The Fed’s Paralysis—Who Will Do the Right Thing?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly I actually agreed with Fed Chairman Bernanke in his latest Jackson Hole speech, when he said the Fed can’t grow the economy without some help. The weak growth of late has panicked markets, and Fed policy doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Our Psychological Depression

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The plunging financial markets are telling us something depression, but it is more about crowd psychology, than actual events. Americans are very depressed about their financial prospects. Duh, says Paul Krugman, given the congressional deadlock. So why … Continue reading →

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Where is Harry Truman—Part II?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly What is the case for not providing more additional stimulus spending to boost economic growth? Harvard Econ Prof Gregory Mankiw, former Bush White House economic advisor, gave this rather bizarre prediction for the future behavior of employers … Continue reading →

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The Debt Fallacy

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The European debt crisis has re-triggered the debate over budget deficits, and even whether Europe’s problems could trigger a ‘double-dip’ return to recession in our own economy. The contention is that Europe will be burdened with debt for … Continue reading →

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Is Risk a 4-letter Word?

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Barron’s columnist Alan Abelson asked just that question this week after the general decline in stocks, and 900 plus point drop in the DOW. Have investors become so cautious because of Europe’s debt problems and the uncertainty of … Continue reading →

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