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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What is LIBOR and why do LIBOR interest rates move closely in line with short-term interest rates in the U.S.?
Dr. Econ tells us what LIBOR is and why LIBOR interest rates move closely in line with short-term interest rates in the U.S.
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Why do Fed officials communicate with the nation so often?
Dr. Econ examines why Fed officials communicate with the nation so often.
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Where does the Federal Reserve get the money to fund its operations?
Dr. Econ explains where the Federal Reserve gets money to fund its operations.
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Once the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) determines a new short-term interest rate, when is the new rate implemented in the market? The day of the FOMC meeting?
Dr. Econ explains when new interest rates set by the FOMC are implemented.
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How does inflation affect economies?
Dr. Econ explains how inflation affects economies
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What are the costs of deflation?
Dr. Econ explains the costs of deflation.
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What kinds of research and analysis do economists at the Federal Reserve System do, what types of information do they use, and what kinds of presentations do they make?
Dr. Econ explains what kind of research and analysis economists do at the Federal Reserve.
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Can the Fed conduct monetary policy through the purchase and sale of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange?
Dr. Econ examines whether the Fed can conduct monetary policy through the purchase and sale of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange.
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What are the differences between debt and equity markets?
Dr. Econ explains differences between debt and equity markets.
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Credit cards are commonly used to buy goods and services are credit card transactions or credit card debt included in demand deposits or the money supply? If not, why doesn’t the definition of the money supply include them?
Dr. Econ explains why the use of credit, such as a credit card, is not considered part of the money supply.