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 is unemployment measured and what are different types of unemployment? Also, what are the economic disadvantages associated with high employment?
Dr. Econ discusses how unemployment is measured, different types of unemployment, and economic disadvantages associated with high employment.
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What are the goals and tools of U.S. monetary policy, and how do they differ from those of other central banks?
Dr. Econ explains the goals and tools of U.S. monetary policy and how they differ from those of other central banks.
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What are the costs and benefits of inflation targeting? Should the Fed adopt an inflation targeting monetary policy regime?
Dr. Econ explains the costs and benefits of inflation targeting and answers the question of whether the Fed should adopt an inflation targeting monetary policy regime.
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What is the difference between a recession and a depression?
Dr. Econ explains the difference between a recession and a depression.
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How does the slowdown in the housing market affect the construction sector and other housing-dependent industries?
Dr. Econ explains how the slowdown in the housing market affects the construction sector and other housing-dependent industries.
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How does the slowdown in the housing market affect the construction sector and other housing-dependent industries?
Dr. Econ discusses how the slowdown in the housing market affects the construction sector and other housing-dependent industries.
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Are all commercial banks regulated and supervised by the Federal Reserve System, or just major commercial banks?
Dr. Econ explains bank regulations and supervisions and the role of the Federal Reserve System in this process.
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Why do you answer people?
The Fed makes an effort to inform and educate the public.
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What steps has the Federal Reserve taken to improve transparency?
Dr. Econ explains what steps the Federal Reserve has taken to improve transparency.
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Given the relatively small size of the federal funds market, why are all short-term rates tied to the federal funds rate?
Dr. Econ tells us why the short-term rates are tied to the federal funds rate, given the relatively small size of the federal funds market.