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1. Article We’re Reading
Repeat after me: sectoral balances must sum to zero (read)
The article explains the concept of sectoral balances in macroeconomics, emphasizing that the government’s deficit is necessary for the private sector to achieve a surplus, and challenges common misconceptions about public debt and fiscal responsibility.
2. Video We’re Watching
Milton Friedman on why the trade deficit is not a problem.
Milton Friedman argues that the U.S. trade deficit is not a problem because it reflects a capital surplus, with foreign investors seeking the safety of American assets. He explains that fears of foreign countries dumping U.S. dollars are unfounded, as such actions would harm the sellers more than the U.S. economy.
3. Chart We’re Analyzing
4. Term We’re Defining
The VVIX is a volatility of volatility measure in that it represents the expected volatility of the 30-day forward price of the CBOE Volatility Index (the VIX®). It is this expected volatility that drives the price of VIX® nearby options. (more)
5. Quote We’re Reflecting On
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” - Warren Buffett
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