stagflation?

[jhu]

so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

 

[huesmann]

Energy costs are going up?

 

[alexeikgb]

Originally posted by: huesmann
Energy costs are going up?

That is mostl likely the culprit, that and the relatively high unemployment rate.
When the economy isn't growing but prices are.This occurred to a great extent in the 1970s, when skyrocketing oil prices further slowed economic growth. The effects of inflation were made considerably worse by stagflation.

 

[rudder]

phew, I thought it had to do with men outnumbering women in the population. Glad to know its not that serious.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: alexeikgb

Originally posted by: huesmann
Energy costs are going up?

That is mostl likely the culprit, that and the relatively high unemployment rate.
When the economy isn't growing but prices are.This occurred to a great extent in the 1970s, when skyrocketing oil prices further slowed economic growth. The effects of inflation were made considerably worse by stagflation.

5% is high unemployment? 😕

 

[smc13]

Some economists are claiming we are in a stagflation economy? Inflation is at 3.15%. They are nuts!

http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/default.asp

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: alexeikgb

Originally posted by: huesmann
Energy costs are going up?

That is mostl likely the culprit, that and the relatively high unemployment rate.
When the economy isn't growing but prices are.This occurred to a great extent in the 1970s, when skyrocketing oil prices further slowed economic growth. The effects of inflation were made considerably worse by stagflation.

classically you'd see high inflation as well, and AFAIK it's sh1t all in the US atm...

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: alexeikgb

Originally posted by: huesmann
Energy costs are going up?

That is mostl likely the culprit, that and the relatively high unemployment rate.
When the economy isn't growing but prices are.This occurred to a great extent in the 1970s, when skyrocketing oil prices further slowed economic growth. The effects of inflation were made considerably worse by stagflation.

5% is high unemployment? 😕

that's almost below NAIRU for the US i'd imagine 😛

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

 

[smc13]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

So there is a natural interest rate? Does it grow on trees or do you just breathe it in? Give me a break!

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

thats like a perfect set of figures LOL 😉

 

[hdeck]

stagflation - Slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment accompanied by a rise in prices (inflation).

mmk?

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

thats like a perfect set of figures LOL 😉

seriously though, all journalists should be required to take econ classes.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: hdeck
stagflation - Slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment accompanied by a rise in prices (inflation).

mmk?

none of which (on the figures quoted so far), appear to be happening 😛

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

thats like a perfect set of figures LOL 😉

seriously though, all journalists should be required to take econ classes.

:thumbsup:

 

[dug777]

I guess journo's would love liquidity traps then 😉

Japan certainly does 😛

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: hdeck
stagflation - Slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment accompanied by a rise in prices (inflation).

mmk?

4Q04 GDP growth 3.8% http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/output.html
March unemployment 5.3% http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
CPI 3.1% http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

Oh no, depression coming.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

economics by gut feeling :laugh:

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

yah we're in a transitional phase right now. While unemplorment may be down, those new jobs are not making as much as they once did. So with less money going into the economy a correction is bound to occur. Avg consumer spending has been on the decline for the past few years, that's usually a pretty good indicator on people's confidence in the economy. Along with the growing emergence of the EU and China, there are bound to be changes, soon, that'll be felt by everybody.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

yah we're in a transitional phase right now. While unemplorment may be down, those new jobs are not making as much as they once did. So with less money going into the economy a correction is bound to occur. Avg consumer spending has been on the decline for the past few years, that's usually a pretty good indicator on people's confidence in the economy. Along with the growing emergence of the EU and China, there are bound to be changes, soon, that'll be felt by everybody.

Then how come GDP increased?

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

yah we're in a transitional phase right now. While unemplorment may be down, those new jobs are not making as much as they once did. So with less money going into the economy a correction is bound to occur. Avg consumer spending has been on the decline for the past few years, that's usually a pretty good indicator on people's confidence in the economy. Along with the growing emergence of the EU and China, there are bound to be changes, soon, that'll be felt by everybody.

Then how come GDP increased?

because of the artificial inflation.

A lot of things about the current economic rebound is artificial.

 

[FlyLice]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: FlyLice

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: jhu
so some economists think we might be in a mini-stagflation now. anyone more versed in econ want to explain this seemingly paradox term? how do you get inflation with a stagnant economy?

due to artifically deflated interests rates for so many years. Thanks Greenspan!

so 5% unemployment + 3% inflation = stagflation? 😕

if that's the case europe must be going through a very long depression...

I'm giving a possible reason behind the thinking of those analyst. I think we're on a little bit of a rebound at the moment. But with how unhealhy the economy feels, it's not going to last.

WTF? 😕 😕 😕 😕

yah we're in a transitional phase right now. While unemplorment may be down, those new jobs are not making as much as they once did. So with less money going into the economy a correction is bound to occur. Avg consumer spending has been on the decline for the past few years, that's usually a pretty good indicator on people's confidence in the economy. Along with the growing emergence of the EU and China, there are bound to be changes, soon, that'll be felt by everybody.

Then how come GDP increased?

because of the artificial inflation.

A lot of things about the current economic rebound is artificial.

How come REAL GDP increased?