Posts Tagged ‘ economic growth ’

Unlimited Economic Growth: What Is the Economy?

Feb 11th, 2009 | By Whiskey Contributor | Category: Featured, Macro Economics
We routinely talk about "the economy" as if it were a self-evident concept. We say "the economy is growing" and "the economy is in bad shape," without really discussing what it is exactly that we're referring to. There are three measures we use more or less interchangeably when we discuss ...read more

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India’s Biggest Problem

Dec 19th, 2007 | By Chris Mayer | Category: Currencies, Macro Economics
“The father superior stops. Finally he reads: ‘Father Miguel…instructor of theology beginning Sept. 20, 1884, ordained in 1891, and…’ “The father lifts his face, and his serene eyes look straight at me. “‘He died on Oct. 22, 1896.’ “Silence. “‘No one lasts very long in this climate, sir.’” — Journey Toward the Cradle of Mankind ...read more

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