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Titles below discuss macro and micro economic theory. If it is the main topic,
'T' will appear in the parenthesis. If it is a secondary theme, 't' will appear.
Economic Theory (T)
2002     2001     2000     1999     1998     1997    1995-1996
Organized by Category
Fed Policy (F)

Labor Market (L)

Consumer (C)

Economy/View (E)

Price Inflation (P)

International (I)

Government (G)

Theory (T)

Data Detail (D)
2002
07/18/02 - If We Must, Some Thoughts On Deflation (P,t)
03/07/02 - 01Q4 Weak GDP, Weaker Hours A Sign Of Recovery (D,t)
02/14/02 - Given Nominal Growth, Earnings Forecasts Too Optimistic (E,d,t)

2001
10/12/01 - Taylor Rule Suggests Fed Target Rate Not Inappropriate (F,t)
10/04/01 - Real Short Rates Are Not That Low (E,f,t)
05/16/01 - Payroll Employment Redesign Continues (D,t)
04/06/01 - Steepening Yield Curve Points To Recovery (T,f,e)

2000
11/14/00 - Wicksell Suggests No Rate Cuts Near-Term (T,f,e)
10/20/00 - Swap Curve Has Narrowed, Still Not Inverted (F,e,t)
10/13/00 - Consumption, Income, & Wealth: Part II (C,e,t)
10/12/00 - Consumption, Income, & Wealth: Part I (C,e,t)
10/05/00 - Initial Sep Payroll Change Revised Up A Lot (D,t) 
08/24/00 - Uncovering the New Consensus Paradigm, Part II (E,t)
08/16/00 - Uncovering The New Consensus Paradigm, Part I (E,t)
05/19/00 - Jobless Rate Below Natural Rate; Rates Up More (T,l,f)
04/24/00 - Comparing The CPI To The Consumption Deflator (P,t,d)
04/18/00 - Inflation Up; Bad News For Fed, Stocks, & Bonds (P,f,t)
01/10/00 - Why Is Payroll Job Growth Stronger Than Hhold Growth? (L,t,d)

1999
10/25/99 - Stocks To Continue To Have Little Impact On Spending (C,t)

1998
09/03/98 - With Capital Stock Replenished & Profits Dismal, Equipment Spending Should Weaken Noticeably (E,t)
08/26/98 - Capital Gains Tax Payments Distorting Saving Rate (D,t,c)
08/26/98 - Broad Limitations Of Saving Rate Measures (D,t,c)
01/14/98 - Keynes’ Corridor: World Economy Likely To Adjust Without Major Policy Intervention (T,i)
01/09/98 - Recent Narrowing In Yield Curve Does Not Point To Weaker Economy (F,e,t)

1997
07/03/97 - Rating The Independence Of Central Banks Around The World (F,i,t)
07/02/97 - 10-Year Note-Nominal GDP Premium Is Relatively Low (E,t)
04/23/97 - Analysis Of Geometric-Mean CPI (P,d,t)
04/22/97 - Technical Adjustments Continue To Improve CPI (D,p,t)
03/07/97 - Stock Market Strength’s Paradoxical Impact On Consumption (C,t)

1995-1996
12/06/96 - CPI Overstates COLA But Less Than Boskin Commission Suggests (P,t,d)
12/04/96 - Flawed Establishment Survey To Be Redesigned (D,t)
10/29/96 - Why The Household Job Data May Be Better Than The Payroll Data (D,l,t)
08/15/96 - The Taylor Rule Suggests Rising Rates In 1996-97 (T,e)
06/20/96 - Using Retail Sales & Other Data In Estimating Consumption (D,c,t)
04/10/96 - Temp Workers Affecting Labor Market Efficiency (L,t,d)
03/14/96 - The Bond Market As Predictor Of Fed Policy (F,t)
02/09/96 - Are Inflated Stock Market Expectations Leading To Less Consumption? (C,t)
09/11/95 - Using Fed Funds Rate To Derive Realistic Ranges For Long Bond Yields (F,t)
07/12/95 - Taylor Policy Rule Has Successfully Tracked Fed Funds Changes (T,f)
05/17/95 - Cyclical Stocks Have Outperformed Consumer Stocks Since February; Higher Rates Likely (F,t)



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