…better a new frame “fits” existing frames, the more effective it will be; that is, the more people will think, and make decisions, using that frame For important domains of…

…in private-label securities. These securities included subprime loans, which were extended to people with thin or weak credit histories, as well as exotic loans such as adjustable-rate mortgages known as…

…I wonder if he is even aware that economic historians label the 1870’s as the “Long Depression”. I find it really amusing that he so proud of what others call…

…and two-year lags. Real GDP per capita changes are averaged over all four lags.) Conclusions Here’s my narrative. You can call it spin, but I hope you’ll at least agree…

…the format informative and I think will continue the conversation. To avoid any confusion I will label ‘open threads’ as such for any subject, and use the term ‘topical threads’…

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…“The reforms included in this legislation will help control health care costs and expand access to quality, affordable coverage to all Americans in a fiscally-responsible manner.” The estimates also cover…

…there is a column equating to ‘Income – Cost’ which is labeled ‘Net increase during the Year’. Now the Trustees don’t label this as ‘Surplus’ but there is little doubt…

…the public teat will be a political challenge. They won’t leave willingly. … … “Though the path has not been smooth, our economic system has worked extraordinarily well over time….

…certainly be protected by all governments in all circumstances, and with that must go a certain extra attention to the supervision of those institutions. All banks must be supervised and…