Does the market price of oil reflect a recognition that the resource is fundamentally limited?
The Fiscal Exposure of the Nation
In present value terms, where were we in 2000? Where are we now?
Monday, December 18, 2006
At the rate of casualties incurred in October-to-date, cumulative U.S. fatalities in the Iraqi theater of operations will exceed 3000 on this date.
Map showing projected outcomes of U.S. senate elections
Via Midas Oracle, a neat map from Computational Complexity showing the current Tradesports probabilities for U.S. Senate outcomes. Like the graphics I collected here, this is continually updated live.
One way or the other
Mixed signals this week leave Bernanke still needing to earn his pay.
Tales from the CBO (and the White House)
Investigating the numbers
Proposition 87 expenditures
Last week I discussed the way in which California’s Proposition 87, the Clean Alternative Energy Act, would raise revenues. Today I take a look at some of the implications of its proposed use of those funds.
How Strong Is (Was) the Dollar?
An alternative view on the dollar’s strength and trend over time.
Friday the thirteenth not so scary
The latest data on retail sales, tax receipts, and consumer sentiment all look consistent with the soft landing scenario.
Trends in Iraq
Casualties, force levels and expenditures