Tag Archives: Ben Bernanke

Of Feral Hogs & Wild Turkey: The Federal Reserve and the Search for Yield

Posted on June 29, 2013 by William Holland

Everyone invested in the Wall Street is worried that the Federal Reserve will finally take away the punch bowl.  Buzz Ben made such statements recently to the effect of scaring the market.   Can this be made sense of? First … Continue reading →

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The FED, Buzz Ben and QE ‘To Infinity and Beyond’: The Update

Posted on January 7, 2013 by William Holland

For those who adamantly follow the inner machinations of the Federal Reserve, you know that a few distinct brave members have not given Buzz Ben an imprimatur to continue printing money (quantitative easing QE), we’re beginning to witness the vocal … Continue reading →

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Ben Folds 5

Posted on October 13, 2012 by William Holland

A non-sequitur is a Latin term translated as ‘it does not follow’; referring to a conclusion that does not follow from the main premise.  It is usually considered a fallacy, meaning an error in one’s thinking. I had a similar … Continue reading →

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Federal Reserve: Out Of Ammunition

Posted on November 8, 2010 by William Holland

What exactly does the U.S. Federal Reserve wish to achieve with its ‘quantitative easing’ (printing money)? Two things. 1.  Raise the rate of inflation AND 2.  By so doing, raise consumer expenditures. The Kingpins of the Economy think that we … Continue reading →

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U.S. Congress Outsources Responsibilities To Federal Reserve

Posted on October 19, 2010 by William Holland

Only two scholars worthy of mention have the temerity to speak their minds regarding a the deadly relation between a wimpish Congress and an arrogant Federal Reserve.  Dr. Allan Meltzer of the American Enterprise Institute and David Malpass, the former … Continue reading →

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Currency War: The Perils Of Specialization In Finance & Macroeconomics

Posted on October 6, 2010 by William Holland

The editorial board of the Wall St. Journal has revealed great insight into why many political economies throughout the world are experiencing problems with price stability, native currencies and inflation.  The answer is easy to see:  the U.S. Federal Reserve … Continue reading →

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