Mark Skousen
How the Market Bulls Beat the Bears
Historically, stock prices are more likely to rise than to fall, by a two-to-one margin. That’s why I prefer to be on the side of the bulls.
How Gross Output Enhances Measurement of the Economy
I recently attended a special workshop presented by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This three-hour meeting was all about the new Gross Output data that will be released every quarter starting Friday, April 25.
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Why the Number of Public Companies is Shrinking
The Wilshire 5000 Stock Index is supposed to be the ultimate measure of the U.S. stock market, but in reality there are now only 3,666 stocks in the index. Back in 1998, it contained 7,562 stocks.
How to Determine History’s Greatest Economist
I recently finished teaching an economics class at Chapman University in California, where in the final exam, I asked each student to choose his or her favorite economist.
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Why French President François Hollande Endorsed Say’s Law
On January 14, 2014, President Hollande used Say’s maxim as a guide for the French economy of the future.
My Global Summit in the Tax Haven of the Bahamas
More than 150 attendees gathered at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas for the Global Financial Summit. Our theme this year was “Market Solutions to World Problems,” as opposed to government solutions.