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Social Security: Simple story vs. myth busting

…I am familiar with your claim, have examined the evidence pro and con and have rightfully or wrongly dismissed it already. Though I will be happy to recapitulate my argument….

Japan has some problems too

…but just stabilize things. NOT intermediaries, or leveraged punters, but owners of capital whose initial forays will resemble a tug-o-war with the ongoing deleveragistas, happy to finally catch a bid…

Name Dropping

…be optimal if people are made very very happy by the knoweledge that it was implimented (not the effects just knowing it was done). Barro’s point, which is also valid…

CBO Letter to Rep. Ryan re Stimulus Debt Service

…2009-2019 period (see enclosed table). If you would like any additional information, we would be happy to provide it. The CBO staff contact is (redacted). Sincerely, Douglas W. Elmendorf, Director…

Real Keynesians understand imbalanced trade

…interdependent process in which all parties played an active role. The United States could not have maintained growth unless it had been happy to sponsor, or at least permit, private…

Social Security Monthly Balances: Nov update

…qualify for Disability the 2007-2008 period might be the right time to make the transition. But spin it how I will, and putting on a happy smile through gritted teeth,…