Europe’s Economic Suicide by Paul Krugman — MY COMMENT
The Euro was doomed to failure from the start IF all of Europe did not convert to the Euro early on. Having a centralized currency in some parts of Europe while national currencies operate in other...
View ArticleThe Economist Asks: Does Britain need a fiscal boost? — MY COMMENT
Just as a matter of principle, the UK should not be running deficits. It is unconscionable for any 1st world nation, especially one with so many gifts, to NOT spend within it’s means. Running deficits...
View ArticleGreek and French Voters Overturn Austerity
By John Brian Shannon Greek and French voters have overturned austerity in Europe, but voters have really overturned a change to sustainable economic policies. The structural changes there have caused...
View ArticleWhy Are We In Debt? – MY COMMENT
by John Brian Shannon As far as economist’s go, you can’t have enough respect for Professor Paul Krugman. Passionate about his calling, vociferous in his critique of failed fiscal or monetary policy...
View ArticleStimulus or Austerity: Can Either Succeed?
by John Brian Shannon In the age-old debate between stimulus and austerity, many commentators fail to realize both schools of thought could be correct — and in fact, both are. For one, look at the...
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