China’s weak inflation performance is worrisome, however, given its important role in the global economy. China’s PPI inflation has been in deeply negative territory since late 2022, the product of a “perfect storm” of moderating commodity prices, weakness in global demand for Chinese exports...
and if you believe, as I do, that China’s “impressive” growth rate this year is actually a very disappointing consequence of a huge fiscal and credit stimulus, any indication that the stimulus will slow down cannot be good
Inflation, which drives up the cost of groceries, rent and car insurance, among other spending categories, is expected to continue slowing this year. NABE forecasts that the Consumer Price Index — a basket of common goods and services — will decline to an annual rate of 2.4% this year, c...
Fiscal policy tools are used by governments to influence the economy. These primarily include changes to levels of taxation and government spending. To stimulate growth, taxes are lowered and spending is increased. This often involves borrowing by issuing government debt. To cool down an overheating ...
As such, Keynes's broader point is that simply waiting for the market to "fix itself" or by reducing interest rates or other minor adjustments isn’t enough. The underlying issue—the excess stock—must be addressed directly for the economy to recover. Thus, there's a straight line from ...
is, on average, 2.4 times higher. Their likelihood of becoming unemployed is over two times lower and their job safety is greater. The need for workers’ compensation is also 2.4 times lower, the chance of poverty is 3.5 times lower, which is great for the country’s overall economy. ...
In a world where workers are more willing than ever to quit, paying low salaries and cutting back on benefits is a false economy. It’s not just the fact that employers will struggle to hire and retain. Every time an employee leaves, the bottom line takes a big hit. ...
Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers. It is in a leading position in hybrid technology. Popular models such as the Corolla and RAV4 are popular models that are popular in mainland Japan, Europe, America, and China. Toyota is one of the companies wit...
The flaw in the model, as I see it, is that the content side doesn’t just think “it’s okay when we do it.” It would be easier to swallow if that were the going premise, openly admitted. No, it’s that they insist up-and-down that rules are absolutely necessary for everyone...