Dr. Econ
Dr. Econ answers many questions with a focus on monetary policy and Federal Reserve related issues. The Doctor does not do homework, give financial advice or provide research support.
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Is the recent buildup of bank reserves inflationary?
Dr. Econ explains whether the recent buildup of bank reserves is inflationary.
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I noticed that banks have dramatically increased their excess reserve holdings. Is this buildup of reserves related to monetary policy?
Dr. Econ explains whether banks increasing their excess reserve holdings is related to monetary policy
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Why is the unemployment rate so high, and does it fully capture labor market weakness?
Dr. Econ explains why the unemployment rate so high and whether it fully captures labor market weakness.
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Where should I look to find statistics on the share of subprime mortgages to total mortgages?
Dr. Econ explains where to find statistics on the share of subprime mortgages to total mortgages.
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Where can I find statistics on housing net worth and mortgage debt?
Dr. Econ explains where statistics on housing net worth and mortgage debt can be found.
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What are some of the commonly used statistics on housing prices and housing market conditions and where can I find them?
Dr. Econ explains commonly used statistics on housing prices and housing market conditions and where to find them.
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How has the percentage of consumer debt compared to household income changed over the last few decades? What is driving these changes?
Dr. Econ explains how has the percentage of consumer debt compared to household income changed over the last few decades and what is driving these changes
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What ignited the financial crisis and how did the Fed respond to it?
Dr. Econ explains what ignited the financial crisis and how the Fed responded to it.
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Has the financial crisis that started in 2007 had an impact on the Federal Reserve’s ability to make monetary policy by targeting the overnight interbank federal funds interest rate?
Dr. Econ explains how the financial crisis that started in 2007 has had an impact on the Federal Reserve’s ability to make monetary policy by targeting the overnight interbank federal funds interest rate.
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Can you describe some of the key actions the Federal Reserve took in 2007, 2008, and early 2009 to address the crisis that first hit the financial system in August 2007?
Dr. Econ describes some of the key actions the Federal Reserve took in 2007, 2008, and early 2009 to address the crisis that first hit the financial system in August 2007.