wfrost
@wfrost.bsky.social
Amateur Sinophile & Economist, Deflationstan, Chess, Relegation in MLB, Rortystan
Its really not bad for most people; it is bad for asset and debt holders
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Its really not bad for most people; it is bad for asset and debt holders
I want deflation if caused by higher productivity
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I want deflation if caused by higher productivity
Deflation is only bad is caused by demand decline.
Ie demand decreases are bad, not deflation
Ie demand decreases are bad, not deflation
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Deflation is only bad is caused by demand decline.
Ie demand decreases are bad, not deflation
Ie demand decreases are bad, not deflation
It’s a depressing/amazing example of ideology as post-facto thought.
In this case, its convenience is revolting
In this case, its convenience is revolting
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It’s a depressing/amazing example of ideology as post-facto thought.
In this case, its convenience is revolting
In this case, its convenience is revolting
Orders must be presumed lawful unless patently illegal.
The bigger questions: why are Senators asking Private Whoever to do their jobs?
The bigger questions: why are Senators asking Private Whoever to do their jobs?
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Orders must be presumed lawful unless patently illegal.
The bigger questions: why are Senators asking Private Whoever to do their jobs?
The bigger questions: why are Senators asking Private Whoever to do their jobs?
I guess thats one way to avoid ruling on the infamous dual indictments
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I guess thats one way to avoid ruling on the infamous dual indictments
Good on em.
Also, we should not let senators devolve the responsibility of executive review to rank-and-file servicemen
Also, we should not let senators devolve the responsibility of executive review to rank-and-file servicemen
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Good on em.
Also, we should not let senators devolve the responsibility of executive review to rank-and-file servicemen
Also, we should not let senators devolve the responsibility of executive review to rank-and-file servicemen
The American people really do want relegation in MLB though. That one is real.
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The American people really do want relegation in MLB though. That one is real.
In this environment, the orthodoxy that we must achieve inflation at all costs means that productivity gains (higher volumes on lower inputs) will push wealth from labor to corporate profits and asset holders (ie rich people)
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In this environment, the orthodoxy that we must achieve inflation at all costs means that productivity gains (higher volumes on lower inputs) will push wealth from labor to corporate profits and asset holders (ie rich people)
If equity were distributed more fairly, then moderate inflation would be OK. Its not. Trickle down economics is a trick.
Since profits don’t flow to workers, I would MUCH rather see that value go to lower prices. That’s deflation.
Since profits don’t flow to workers, I would MUCH rather see that value go to lower prices. That’s deflation.
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If equity were distributed more fairly, then moderate inflation would be OK. Its not. Trickle down economics is a trick.
Since profits don’t flow to workers, I would MUCH rather see that value go to lower prices. That’s deflation.
Since profits don’t flow to workers, I would MUCH rather see that value go to lower prices. That’s deflation.
Yes! This is exactly the problem that I an trying to solve for.
In the US, the output of TVs and Chix vs inputs over the past 30 years has increased significantly. But the benefits haven’t gone to US workers, they go to corp profits.
In the US, the output of TVs and Chix vs inputs over the past 30 years has increased significantly. But the benefits haven’t gone to US workers, they go to corp profits.
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yes! This is exactly the problem that I an trying to solve for.
In the US, the output of TVs and Chix vs inputs over the past 30 years has increased significantly. But the benefits haven’t gone to US workers, they go to corp profits.
In the US, the output of TVs and Chix vs inputs over the past 30 years has increased significantly. But the benefits haven’t gone to US workers, they go to corp profits.
I see indications everywhere: TVs, smartphones, cars, chickens … higher supply, lower inputs, lower prices.
AI will supercharge this same trend in professional services.
AI will supercharge this same trend in professional services.
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I see indications everywhere: TVs, smartphones, cars, chickens … higher supply, lower inputs, lower prices.
AI will supercharge this same trend in professional services.
AI will supercharge this same trend in professional services.
The key difference is that unlike Kirk, those members of Congress think the Civil Rights Act was a good thing
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The key difference is that unlike Kirk, those members of Congress think the Civil Rights Act was a good thing
I didn’t say anything about whether demand increases are more or less likely than supply increases. I just said that if deflation is caused by higher productivity, it’s good.
In our current economy, I believe that productivity is increasing significantly but the benefits are not accruing to the 99%
In our current economy, I believe that productivity is increasing significantly but the benefits are not accruing to the 99%
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I didn’t say anything about whether demand increases are more or less likely than supply increases. I just said that if deflation is caused by higher productivity, it’s good.
In our current economy, I believe that productivity is increasing significantly but the benefits are not accruing to the 99%
In our current economy, I believe that productivity is increasing significantly but the benefits are not accruing to the 99%