ECON 101

Government Spending & Inflation Part - 2

Another insightful piece from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios located in Wheaton, IL. In this epidode Mr. Wesbruy outlines what in fact causes inflation and offers historical references as to why it is not government spending. And instead offers it is in fact the M2 money supply and monetary policy.

Government Spending & Inflation - Part 1

Another insightful piece from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios located in Wheaton, IL. In this episode Mr. Wesbury offers a counter argument to government spending as a cause of inflation and then questions where the current inflationary reading came from. 

INFLATION!

Another insightful piece from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios located in Wheaton, IL outlining recent inflationairy fears.

2021 TURNS BLUE

Another insightful piece from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios located in Wheaton, IL outlining what may lie ahead following transfer of power.

NOT A HEART ATTACK JUST HEARTBURN

Another insightful piece from Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios located in Wheaton, IL outlining a potential new Fed chair.

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