Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, known for his extensive research into financial crises, says the US labor market is closer to capacity than many people think. (more…)
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The 90% Debt/GDP Threshold, Debunked
As America’s debt has ballooned and its debt/GDP ratio has risen, many critics have pointed to the work of Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff as cause for alarm. The two…
This Recovery Isn't Different, Say Reinhart & Rogoff
While some have argued that the U.S. economic recovery has been sub-par, Professors Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff — whose research into the aftermaths of financial crises may be the…
Rogoff Talks Financial Crises, Greece, and The Fed
Kenneth Rogoff, whose research into historical financial crises with Carmen Reinhart may be the most extensive ever performed, says the U.S. economy is following a normal post-financial-crisis path, but that…
The 90% Debt/GDP Threshold: Reality or Myth?
Over the past year-and-a-half, many prominent strategists have cited the research of Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in contending that the U.S. will be in big trouble if its debt-to-GDP…
Ritholtz: This Recovery Isn't Unusual -- If You Use the Right Yardstick
Earlier this month, forecasters missed the mark by a wide margin on the June jobs report, far overestimating the number of jobs that would be created. And, says Barry Ritholtz,…
