Increasingly Too Complex to Save As the federal bailout proceeds, the much-promised transparency is going up in smoke. by Walker F. Todd, AIER Research Fellow
CPI Changes in 2008 The Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1 percent in 2008, despite volatile swings in energy and food prices. However, this increase masks wide differences in price changes for individual goods and services. by AIER Research Staff
Business-Cycle Conditions: No relief in sight In contrast to optimistic comments from the chairman of the Federal Reserve, our statistical indicators show few signs of a turnaround. by Polina Vlasenko, AIER Research Fellow
Home Prices vs. Rents A comparison of the costs of shelter suggests that the housing correction is far from over. by Kerry A. Lynch, AIER Senior Fellow
A Record Drop in Net Worth Households are feeling the result of a rare one-two punch: Sharp declines in both stock and real estate values. by Kerry A. Lynch, AIER Senior Fellow