Attention Economy


Monday, August 23, 2021

Pros and Cons of Running the Economy Hot

Biden and the Fed Wanted a Hot Economy. There’s Risk of Getting Burned.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/upshot/biden-economy-analysis-inflation.html

The Pandemic Is Testing the Federal Reserve’s New Policy Plan
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/business/economy/federal-reserve-jackson-hole-meeting.html

Powell Should Send a Message on Phasing Out Quantitative Easing

My thoughts on the issue:
The Fed's risky quest for maximum employment
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/568134-the-feds-risky-quest-for-maximum-employment 
It's time to ease up on the stimulus accelerator
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/566130-its-time-to-ease-up-on-the-stimulus-accelerator
Should the Fed be less complacent about inflation risks?
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/554058-should-the-fed-be-less-complacent-about-inflation-risks
Will the inflation spike be temporary?
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/551466-will-the-inflation-spike-be-temporary 
Have misguided policies led to recent asset bubbles and boom-bust cycles?
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/538921-have-misguided-policies-led-to-recent-asset-bubbles-and-boom-bust-cycles 
The pros and cons of running the economy hot
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/536691-the-pros-and-cons-of-running-the-economy-hot