Category: Economic Stimulus
The analysis published under this category are as follows.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Unwinding the Economic Stimulus, the Fed's Toughest Job Lies Ahead! / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Sy_Harding
Talk that was simmering before, about how the Fed will manage the eventual withdrawal of its massive economic stimulus programs, intensified this week when the Fed’s statement after its FOMC meeting was even more positive about the economic recovery than its previous statements.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Debt is Economic Dark Matter / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Adrian_Ash
"A debt bubble, yes. But a consumption binge...?"
IT'S A COMMON-PLACE of political, investment and bar-room debate that the Anglo-Saxon economies enjoyed a debt-fuelled consumer boom over the last decade or so.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Fight Deflation by Giving Workers a Pay Rise / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Mike_Whitney
The slight rebound in housing looks a lot different when one considers how much the Fed is meddling in the market. Fed chair Ben Bernanke has purchased $240 billion in US Treasuries to keep long-term interest rates artificially low while--at the same time--buying $740 billion in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to provide the financing for new home buyers. It's the double-whammy; and that's not all. Bernanke plans to continue buying agency MBS (monetization) until he reaches $1.45 trillion, which will make Uncle Sam the biggest player in the housing market by far. How's that for central planning?
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Obama's Cash for Clunkers Car Scam / Politics / Economic Stimulus
By: LewRockwell
Richard Daughty writes: Roger Wiegand of Trader Tracks Newsletter finally says what I always figured: “Cash for Clunkers was a real clunker. One out of four auto buyers using this program is having buyer’s remorse as they just signed-up for so many new payments they cannot afford.”
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Government Economic Stimulus, How Many Rabbits Are Left In The Hat? / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Mike_Shedlock
As amazing as it seems, inquiring minds are interested in hats and rabbit, more specifically, "How Many Rabbits Are Left In The Hat?"
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Lending Reversals: East and West Compared / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: HRA_Advisory
The chorus singing of the need to separate commodities from broader views of market movement appears to be growing again. It’s possible to separate this into “supply constraint” and “Asia rising camps”, but in general it is recognized that both come into play. Supply constraint singers realize that the mineral commodities sector was under capitalized for a long period beginning about 1980. Asia rising tunes increasingly look back to the last decade to recognize that mineral prices were already tied to Asian growth in the 1990s.Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, August 21, 2009
Cash for Clunkers Strategy of Destroying Working Assets / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Peter_Schiff
After having given away billions faster than even the optimists had anticipated, it was announced today that the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program is coming to an early end. But, based on the standards of economic analysis which prevail in Washington, Wall Street and academia, the program must be considered a master stroke of public policy.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
U.S. Needs Cash for Clunkers for the Housing Market / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: LewRockwell
Mark R. Crovelli writes: Over the past six months, one of the most amazing and miraculous events has occurred in the history of economics. Few Americans appear to have grasped how truly remarkable and miraculous the event truly was, even though it occurred right under their noses. The miraculous event to which I refer is our far-seeing leader’s program designed to 1) trick Americans into buying new cars they can’t afford, and 2) melt down their old cars, intentionally destroying them. Or, as the program has been termed by its brilliant originators, it’s a "Cash for Clunkers" program.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
An Analysis of Production and Consumption Based Economic Stimulants / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Fred_Buzzeo
Fred Buzzeo writes: A Double Shot of Espresso ?
When I begin to feel sluggish and low on energy, I stop by the local café and order a shot of a true, time-tested stimulant- a double espresso. Within minutes, I begin to feel energized and ready to move full speed ahead. So it seems that an economic stimulant might not be such a bad idea- especially for a sluggish economy or one on the verge of collapse.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Potential for Future Economic GDP Growth / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: John_Mauldin
This week I offer you two short pieces for your Outside the Box Reading Pleasure. The first is from my friends at GaveKal and is part of their daily letter. They address the real difference between those who think we will have a consumer led recovery (Keynesian) and those who think we will have a corporate profit led recovery (classical economics or Schumpeterian). This is actually a very important debate and distinction. I find that GaveKal pushes me to think almost more than any other group, as they constantly challenge my assumptions. (www.gavekal.com)Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Cash for Scrappage of Old Fridges Can’t Save the Global Economy / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: MoneyWeek
John Stepek writes: ‘Scrappage’ fever is gripping the land. First it was about “cash for clunkers”. Governments across the world are giving people money in return for swapping their old dirty cars for newer, ‘greener’ models.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Less Government or Lower Wages? You Decide / Politics / Economic Stimulus
By: Peter_Schiff
The nationwide revelry surrounding our apparent economic recovery was disrupted this week by the release of lower-than-expected retail sales data. However, rather than sending a chill up the spines of those hoping for a quick end to the downturn, the numbers should be welcomed. Though this may come as a surprise to most observers, lower retail sales are precisely what our economy needs.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
The Economic Stimulus Isn't Stimulating / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: LewRockwell
Bill Bonner writes: For whatever reason, the French newspaper, Liberation, chose to recall a grim event last week. On February 4, 1912 Franz Reichelt, also known as the 'flying tailor,' put on his contraption – a homemade outfit designed to work like a parachute – went up to the first observation level of the Eiffel Tower, hesitated...then stepped over the rail and jumped.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Cash for Clunkers Plan, with Bread and Circuses in Pax Americana / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Michael_Pento
While I was on a bull/bear debate last week on CNBC Reports with Dennis Kneale, the host referred to our country as Pax Americana. The name was given in reference to the Pax Romana (an era of peace and prosperity enjoyed by the Romans in the first and second century AD). But, like the Roman empire of the second century, we have now resorted to our own version of Bread and Circuses in the form of massive deficit spending and currency devaluation. I can think of no better example than the “Cash for Clunkers” program sponsored by the Administration and Congress.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Beware of the Obama Inflationary Economic Stimulus Trap / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Money_Morning
Martin Hutchinson writes: Upbeat headlines have been everywhere in recent weeks, and they all seem to point to a single conclusion: The U.S. economy is in the early stages of a very rapid recovery.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Global Economic Stimulus Gap / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Money_and_Markets
Martin Weiss writes: Some exciting new changes are now unfolding, and later this week, I will tell you more about them via video from my home. (Look for my email announcement with the subject “Important Fireside Chat.”)
For now, here’s a heads-up on one of the most important developments:
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Economic Growth Never More Needed, Never More Misunderstood / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Michael_Pento
What should be clear to all Americans is that the need to grow the economy has never been more critical. But what constitutes real growth and the pathway to achieve it, has never before been more confused.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Obama Rejects Second Economic Stimulus / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Mike_Shedlock
After sitting on the fence for weeks as noted in Battle Lines Form Over "Son of Stimulus" president Obama finally makes up his mind.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
When Economic Stimulus Does Not Stimulate / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: MISES
Shawn Ritenour writes: A majority of Americans now give President Obama's handling of the economy a negative rating and many economists and city officials are concerned that Obama's gargantuan stimulus effort has not given the expected quick boost to the economy. Some argue this is because funds have been slow in coming due to bureaucratic red tape meant to ensure that the money spent will not be wasted.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Battle Lines Form Over "Son of Economic Stimulus" / Economics / Economic Stimulus
By: Mike_Shedlock
Although very little of the stimulus money approved by Congress has actually been spent, many are making the case for throwing still more money at the problem.