The pandemic has provided us with a powerful reminder that unpredictable human behavior makes it very difficult to forecast the economy. You may recall that during the economic contraction associated with the lockdown, there were a variety of forecasts as to the trajectory...
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Clients often explore options for private aviation as an alternative to traditional airline travel. Private aviation provides more privacy and an unmatched level of convenience to travelers. There are various private aviation programs to consider, from card programs that provide hours of service,...
The Human Factor I have written many times about the importance of human emotions and behavior in determining the course of the economy and financial markets. We are currently experiencing a fascinating example as it relates to the personal savings rate which is...
Many of my white papers have referenced the fact that most economic policies and actions have secondary and tertiary effects, unintended consequences, and quite often, distinct winners and losers. The economic trauma associated with Covid-19 has resulted in government policies that provide a...
In the midst of World War II, a woman told Winston Churchill that the best thing he had done was to give people courage. He replied, “I never gave them courage. I was able to focus theirs.” During highly stressful times such as...
In response to the Coronavirus, corporations, educational institutions, and governments have taken dramatic steps to control the trajectory of the contagion. It now seems unlikely that the virus can be contained so the objective is to spread out its impact over time in...