The Difference Between Inflation and Increasing Price Levels by Alex Merced One of the biggest debates right now is the inflation versus deflation debate, and much of this debate hinges on the events in consumer goods prices, but can inflation occur even if prices drop? Can prices go up even if inflation...
The Fed is being urged to be more aggressive in controlling future asset bubbles. Fed governor, Frederic Mishkin, gave a speech May 15th suggesting the Fed should use its regulatory powers "aggressively and pro-actively to limit the threat from future asset price bubbles." The Fed could eliminate...