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The paycheck economy is suffering because of FED and government policies turning a market place of capitalists competing for labor into a bunch of rent-seeking fat cats waiting for manana falling from the Cargo-Cult FED and government. Read up on Cargo-Cult. The bastardized Keynesianism is essentially a modern form of Cargo-Cult.
But the given scenario was not about multiple events; it was about the single event of directing R into M.
The given scenario was the correlation between M and P. Given V is non-constant (and also non-linear) MV = PQ only proves my point. (and is what I said: Money supply * money velocity = GDP.)
In other words, the statements do not conflict.
The crash and the ability for new businesses to buy up old assets at discount during those crashes are the capitalistic market economy's fundamental source of vitality, progress and evolution.
And this is why the tophat n' monocle crowd is so pissed off at Obama. (and FDR before him)
Reality says
The crash and the ability for new businesses to buy up old assets at discount during those crashes are the capitalistic market economy's fundamental source of vitality, progress and evolution mechanism of transferring capital from weaker to stronger hands.
The world was Uncle Warren's Oyster in 2008-2009, and he did pretty good on the firesales, LOL.
His purchase of BNSF is one for the ages.
The crash and the ability for new businesses to buy up old assets at discount during those crashes are the capitalistic market economy's fundamental source of vitality, progress and evolution.
And this is why the tophat n' monocle crowd is so pissed off at Obama. (and FDR before him)
They are not pissed off at all, they are pleased with him, the wealthy and the 47% because Obama increased the at that time decreasing wealth disparity at the expense of the middle-class. The only reason why you hear more dissident voices against Obummer from the wealthy is because they have enough fuck-you money to be independent and thus can turn on their yesterday's favorite on a dime. The 47% can't oppose him since they are worried about stopping government "support" (dependence). Letting the 2008 market clear out itself and the TBTFs (and a bunch of wealthy investors) fail would have been the best option for the economy (and also followed the most important rule-of-law). That and prosecuting a bunch.
The world was Uncle Warren's Oyster in 2008-2009, and he did pretty good on the firesales, LOL.
His purchase of BNSF is one for the ages.
He would not have bought any of this crap if he hadn't gotten government buy-in for backstops, relieving him of any tail-risk whatsoever.
The Fed influences the primary market for its debt during QE, but once QE is over it's the secondary market that tells the tale. There is no evidence of a change in falling yields.
I agree but must clarify that falling yields were interrupted when we hit the zero bound. Volcker ran the rates up high enough, that the FED got away with 30-years of subsequent rate lowering stimulus. But now that all of Volcker's candy has been eaten, the FED needs a new cannon to blast us out of the liquidity trap. We most likely agree the amount of QE put forth hasn't the power to trigger a sustained rate trend reversal, given the current economic conditions.
That said, the fact that we are still stuck at the zero bound is not evidence that the pumping had zero affect on inflation. We're still seeing the effect of having printed, but it is relative to where we would be had we never printed in the first place.
But, ask yourself, why would we have interest rates that high?
This is what these assclowns cant figure out. Yes, yes, please give me a higher return on my treasuries. Yeah, 5-6% sounds good.
Well, how about 10-12%?
No, no, no, not that fucking high.
The given scenario was the correlation between M and P. Given V is non-constant (and also non-linear) MV = PQ only proves my point. (and is what I said: Money supply * money velocity = GDP.)
In other words, the statements do not conflict.
If I'm not mistaken, you also said, "Money supply and price increases are not correlated." Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your intention with the statement, but on the surface it appears to say that M and P have no correlation what-so-ever, despite being on opposite sides of the equation.
If I'm not mistaken, you also said, "Money supply and price increases are not correlated."
Yes, hence "The given scenario was the correlation between M and P."
Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your intention with the statement, but on the surface it appears to say that M and P have no correlation what-so-ever, despite being on opposite sides of the equation.
There are other non-constant independent variables in the equation.
The Federal Reserve System creates debt that cannot be repaid. It creates a debt supply rather than a money supply, and if the former is paid off, liquidity disappears entirely. The interest on the debt however cannot be escaped. Eventually it will destroy stability. It is useful to them at the moment, however. It is the primary tool by which government keeps the majority as perpetual slaves to debt. Eventually, it will create, at best, the death of cash (a state which cannot be controlled or sustained)
It also pushes employment away from the private sector and toward the government itself, which should always be the last resort.
At some point, by definition, the private sector is meant to step up and reverse the debt trend. 17.5 Trillion and counting. It appears to me that the private sector is, instead, dependent on the stimulus.
Look for bubbles where none are required, and don't try to blame the 'free market' when you hear the popping sound.
The Federal Reserve System creates debt that cannot be repaid. It creates a debt supply rather than a money supply, and if the former is paid off, liquidity disappears entirely. The interest on the debt however cannot be escaped. Eventually it will destroy stability. It is useful to them at the moment, however. It is the primary tool by which government keeps the majority as perpetual slaves to debt. Eventually, it will create, at best, the death of cash (a state which cannot be controlled or sustained)
It also pushes employment away from the private sector and toward the government itself, which should always be the last resort.
At some point, by definition, the private sector is meant to step up and reverse the debt trend. 17.5 Trillion and counting. It appears to me that the private sector is, instead, dependent on the stimulus.
Look for bubbles where none are required, and don't try to blame the 'free market' when you hear the popping sound.
The Federal Reserve system does not create US National Debt. Look to your Congressmen and Presidents. Nor does it create private debt. I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say.
The reason debt is growing and interest rates are low is because of wealth disparity. All the money is with the 1% and they are all too happy to loan it back to the rest of us and rake in the unearned income. Eventually the system will blow up, however, like you said. Not because of the Fed--but because the 99% won't have the ability to pay back the loans any longer. At that point the SWHTF.
There are other non-constant independent variables in the equation
No matter how you wish to spin it, a change in M can influence a change in P. Proof: If V remains constant, and M increases, then PQ increases. If the economy isn't at full employment, both P and Q can increase. Otherwise, only P will increase (highly inflationary). A correlation exists between M and P. QED
The FED pumped M in order to offset the fall in V, which helped stop a debt liquidation spiral. This resulted in a relative increase in P and Q. So far, the banks have not lent their excess reserves (R). If/when they choose to lend, it will result in an increase in V, at which point, the FED will work to decrease M in order to stabilize PQ. This is easier said than done (especially if they respond late).
The actual fate of R remains unknown. In the current climate, lending is risky compared to potential ROI.
It was a strong green light to the one percenters (and their money managers) in the know.
yup, 1933 was off the table in 2H08/1Q09
the banks have not lent their excess reserves
http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/EXCSRESNS
I'll say!
QED
HEHEHE.
If V remains constant, what is its value? I missed that one. I know pi, and c, and e. Dont seem to remember the value of V.
I can do it too. If P remains constant, then it never increases. Any change in MV only results in a change in Q. Therefore M and P are not correlated. QED.
I can do it too. If P remains constant, then it never increases. Any change in MV only results in a change in Q. Therefore M and P are not correlated. QED.
Your proof is incomplete and unworthy of QED. My proof by counter-example disproves your assertion that M cannot affect P. :)
We are saying the same thing in different ways. This is why I used the term Federal Reserve 'System'. That system is the enabler and the root cause. The Federal Reserve Banks hold about 12.5 percent of the U.S. Debt on paper, but they can't be audited, so we don't know for certain the true numbers.
My local congressman or senator couldn't get the Fed's books unlocked for a peek even if George Washington himself tagged along for the house-call with his trusty hatchet.
Raise your hand if you believe the Fed has been operating within the bounds of US Federal Law - let alone within the bounds of international law. Anyone...anyone?
Your proof is incomplete and unworthy of QED. My proof by counter-example disproves your assertion that M cannot affect P. :)
We've made the same faulty logical mistake. This is not a single variable expression. Further, my assertion was not that M CANNOT affect P. It was merely that it DOES not.
BY the way, BS Actuarial Science, though Abstract Math was my lowest math grade ever.
bounds of US Federal Law - let alone within the bounds of international law
The Fed was the System's idea -- loose Congressional and White House oversight, but not control.
as for international law, LOL, Kuroda would be a Class A War Criminal if such a thing existed, and the PBC should be sent to Nuremberg.
All we have to do is keep claiming that there is no inflation, even though our favorite asset class in constantly inflating. We fight over the definitions of the terms inflation and deflation, but we certainly know that when those assets get hurt, that they are most definitely DEflating (having never INflated in the first place). BB. you are right. There being no rule of law with the Central Banks. That is why there can be no oversight, but also why we are headed for Bastille Day and mass defaults. Multimillion dollar real estate holders hiding their powdered wigs, carrying pitchforks and shouting that they need their deflating asses covered by the man. Take from 'the rich', give to 'the banks', make the poor subservient to the banks, let entire asset classes inflate while screaming 'there is no inflation'. That mantra stops working when the poor realize they ARE 'the man'...The man of last resort.
It's better for everyone if we keep the secret that the Picasso hanging in the corner is a fraud, right? If word got out...think of all the horrible "deflation".
The interest on all of the debt must be dealt with. That is the 17 trillion pound gorilla which can't be ignored. The fatter he gets, the more difficult it is to hide him. (don't tell anyone that the gorilla painted the Picasso. sshh)
There has been a ton of oil money flowing through Canada over the past 6 years. That must sting a bit right now, yes? Maybe a little 'deflation' pressure? Yep, time to short those Canadian financials.
The interest on all of the debt must be dealt with
The endgame is MMT.
So yeah, buy land.
"QE is supposed to create inflation"
I dissagree. It doesn't affect the degree to which money is lent out for normal business ventures. Especially at such low rates. Maybe it could be seen as warding off deflation.
Negative interest rates aren't really an option, so they try to do what they can. . .
Negative interest rates aren't really an option, so they try to do what they can. . .
Yes they are...
Inflation by definition is an increase in the money supply.
Price increase is a manifestation of inflation. Inflation has manifested itself in housing and the stock market and art
What exactly do you think this graph is saying? Prices of some things rise faster than others--that's certainly earth shattering.
Yes they are...
Inflation by definition is an increase in the money supply.
Price increase is a manifestation of inflation. Inflation has manifested itself in housing and the stock market and art
Inequality has manifested itself in those assets that the 1% buys.
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Is it not true that since new money is not really created that QE does not cause inflation, although it could if the loan activity were to spike?