Category Archives: Macroeconomics

Why aren’t there any Jobs?

An interesting summary of some views. No investment by American companies?

NationalJournal.com – The Phantom 15 Million – Friday, January 21, 2011

The Example of Peru

Economic Development booms in Peru.  And generates opportunities for the shipping industry.  Doing what?
Hauling commodities to China! Guess what? A land bridge from Brazil to China goes through Peru. The next maritime commercial power.
Watch the video.

Peru Nurtures Growth

Carlos Monge

More reports:  Video | Online NewsHour | PBS

Is health insurance good for you?

An interesting comment stream for those of you studying economics with me–

Which commentators are correctly rational, which are off base?  Which ones understood their micro course?

Which economic principles apply?

Marginal Revolution: Is health insurance good for you?.