Category Archives: Political Economy

Dinosaurs Treading Water: IBM Inc.,

Posted on October 22, 2017 by William Holland

Let’s face it, in an age of economic repression, government is a competitor.  This remains the final explanation for why the U.S. economy is no longer dynamic.  The dismal rate of transformative companies and IPO’s match the reluctance contemporary c-suite … Continue reading →

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The Rage & the Fury Continues

Posted on August 20, 2017 by William Holland

When Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos quipped recently that “your margins are my opportunity” he laid down a general rule that governs Amazon’s success, namely the drive to work with technologies trend toward scale.  Until the arrival of digitization, electric technology … Continue reading →

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The New Mayhem: Low Interest Rates & Rigged Soaring Capital Markets

Posted on July 25, 2016 by William Holland

The exit of England from the European Union will take months if not years to complete, however, any look of indices reveals a staggering confidence born from Central Bank accommodative policy, not consumer spending.  This has all the markings of … Continue reading →

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Economic Bastards

Posted on February 8, 2015 by William Holland

As time goes by, Dr. Allan Meltzer will be vindicated in his analysis of the great moral failure of the entire American political class’ handling of the ‘Great Recession’.  Dr. Meltzer had numerated his thought in several journals and lectures … Continue reading →

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Getting Growth, Then Wages: Sequencing Policy Matters

Posted on January 28, 2015 by William Holland

The cacophony of half truths never relent, this is especially true for the discipline of economics.  The adults that make up the White House Press Corps., journalism and hosts of other digital media never seem to get around to acknowledging … Continue reading →

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Deflation: The New Normal.

Posted on November 16, 2014 by William Holland

Let’s face it, the world is getting dangerous, and those with wealth throughout the world are finding U.S. Treasuries.  Capital flows into the U.S. economy has appreciated the dollar.  This along with deflation is a very good sign for American … Continue reading →

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“Its Our Currency: Its YOUR Problem!”

Posted on February 9, 2014 by William Holland

John Connolly hasn’t helped the credibility of any U.S. Treasury Secretary since his comments recorded unprofessional duplicity effectively goading Arab OPEC to launch its ‘oil-shock’ that became official Saudi policy after the Israeli victory of ’73. The incipient currency crisis … Continue reading →

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