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The state of the macroeconomy in 2021 motivated me to start this newsletter. Rather, the response of others to the state of the macroeconomy motivated me to start this newsletter. Mostly I noticed that a number of commentators, journalists, and the like, appeared to have an omniscient like understanding of the U.S. economy in 2021. They seemed to know, for example, exactly why inflation had increased and what it meant for the macroeconomy. “That’s interesting,” I thought, since after about two decades of teaching macroeconomics, studying macroeconomics, and reading much on macroeconomics, I wasn’t sure what to make of macroeconomic events. I wondered if I had missed something in my two decades. Imposter syndrome aside, I decided I should write about these topics in a forum and format than I typically do.
Hence, I’m writing here in part for myself. But, I’m also writing for those that do not have the time to keep abreast of macro events, or who would like to get a better understanding of how economists make sense of the macroeconomy.
With respect to my point of view, I am generally “bullish” or optimistic on the future of our economy. My reading of the history of the macroeconomy tilts me in that direction. That may make me a contrarian depending on your own world view.
So, if you’re interested in one macroeconomist’s take on things, subscribe to get full access to my newsletter and website. I post once a week (though maybe sometimes twice) and the post is delivered to your email. While I cannot claim to be a macroeconomic oracle, I am relatively good at explaining macro ideas to those that do not have the time to think about them as much as I do. Throw in some ideas on forecasting, finance and other things, and I think you will always find something of interest here. And it’s free!
Please note all views and opinions expressed in my posts are mine and mine alone. They do not represent the views or positions of any of my employers, past or present.
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