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THE SIMPLE ECONOMIST


Great News for Markets –– Slowing Infaltion
Inflation is a persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services over time. While some level of inflation is necessary...
Nicholas Masagao
Apr 12, 20232 min read


The Service Economy: What It Is and Why It Matters Now
In recent decades, the world has seen a significant shift toward service economies. A service economy is an economic system where the...
Nicholas Masagao
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Yield Curve Inversion
The yield curve is a critical indicator of the health of an economy. It represents the relationship between interest rates and the...
Nicholas Masagao
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Combating Inflation
There are several ways that the government can combat inflation through fiscal policy. Fiscal policy refers to the government's use of...
Nicholas Masagao
Feb 24, 20232 min read


CPI and Interest Rates: Understanding the Connection
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and interest rates are two critical economic indicators that are closely related. The CPI measures changes...
Nicholas Masagao
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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