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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How do you interpret the Consumer Credit Report (G.19 Release) published by the Federal Reserve in the financial climate of 2008?
Dr. Econ explains how to interpret the Consumer Credit Report (G.19 Release) published by the Federal Reserve in the financial climate of 2008.
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When the Fed announces a new discount rate decision, who makes the decision? Do they use the same information and research that are used by the Federal Open Market Committee to set the target for the federal funds rate?
Dr. Econ discusses how the Fed determines the current discount rate.
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Dr. Econ, what is the relevance of the Phillips curve to modern economies?
Dr. Econ explains the relevance of the Phillips curve to modern economies.
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Dr. Econ: How many recessions have occurred in the U.S. economy?
Dr. Econ discusses how many recessions have occurred in the U.S. economy.
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Dr. Econ, can you show me a chart of personal income and net worth of U.S. households? Has the recent softness in the housing market and the economy affected personal income and household net worth?
Dr. Econ shows a chart of personal income and net worth of U.S. households. This represents the recent softness in the housing market and the economy affected personal income and household net worth.
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What are the possible causes and consequences of higher oil prices on the overall economy?
Dr. Econ explains the possible causes and consequences of higher oil prices on the overall economy.
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When was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $100,000 coverage implemented and what was the deposit insurance limit in prior years?
Dr. Econ explains when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $100,000 coverage was implemented and what the deposit insurance limit was in prior years.
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Why did the Fed inject liquidity into the financial system in August 2007?
Dr. Econ explains why did the Fed inject liquidity into the financial system in August 2007.
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Why do economists tend to look at employment and not earnings when both are important? Do they ever look at both? What does it matter if employment is high if everyone is earning only the minimum wage?
Dr. Econ discusses why economists tend to look at employment and not earnings.
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Is the U.S. trade deficit a problem? What is the link between the trade deficit and exchange rates?
Dr. Econ explains the U.S. trade deficit and the link between it and exchange rates.