Items that fall within the realm of economic discussion but may not have explicit philosophical or policy statements.

Culture Current Events Economics

Lockdown Studies

People Suffering from Other Diseases 1.4 million additional tuberculosis deaths due to lockdown disruptions 500,000 additional deaths related to HIV Malaria deaths could double to 770,000 total per year 65 percent decrease in all cancer screenings Breast cancer screenings dropped 89 percent Colorectal screenings dropped 85 percent Projected increase in cancer deaths, including up to […]

Economics

Keynesian Cheat Sheet

Keynesian CHEAT SHEET: A short primer to help you translate articles when reading these esoteric phrases: “more help from the federal reserve will likely be needed …”Translation: “more heroine is likely needed to be injected into this man dying of a heroine overdose…” “the fed needs to do more stimulus…”Translation: “the us dept of money […]

Current Events Economics

History Repeats Itself

Inflating the money supply (aka creating massive inflation) during a crisis and going into massive debt is like trying to dig your way over a mountain. History should be our guide, not Keynesian vudu. Actual transcript from Powell during his interview on 60 Minures below: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-economy-jerome-powell-federal-reserve-chairman-60-minutes/#app Scott Pelley: Where does it come from? Do you […]