Multi-Factor Productivity
In our previous post, we talked about several types of productivity measurements. You may be surprised that there are measurements for other types of productivity besides measuring employee productivity. Multi-factor…
Financial Discipline and Currency Stability
One of the ways governments can maintain confidence in currency and the banking system is through financial discipline. Financial discipline refers to the government's ability to manage its finances in…
Economic Zones and Opportunities for Real Estate Investment
In our recent posts we've been discussing economic zones, what they are, where they are located, and talked about some other information that's good to know if you are considering…
What is Supercore Inflation?
Ready for another economic buzzword in February 2023? Supercore inflation is a term used a term used to describe a measure of inflation that strips out the most volatile components…
What is Quantitative Easing?
Quantitative easing (QE) is a monetary policy tool used by central banks to stimulate the economy by increasing the money supply and lowering interest rates. QE works through the central…
Will Brexit Affect the US Economy?
You may be wondering if Brexit will affect the US economy. Have you ever wondered what kinds of goods the US and the UK buy from each other? Some of…
Brexit and Globalization
The term Brexit is a shortened version of the words 'British exit' and is the name used to describe the process of Britain leaving the European Union. It may seem…
What is Frictional Unemployment?
Have you ever heard the term "frictional unemployment"? Until recently, we had not heard of this term either. It turns out that there are several different kinds of unemployment that…