Many people have the impression that business owners unilaterally determine wages and prices. They believe that consumers have little control in the process of setting either prices or wages. People who believe this are gravely mistaken about how the price discovery process actually works. Prices are ultimately determined by what consumers willingly pay. In any … Continue reading Who Really Determines Wages?
Month: February 2018
Changing Interest Rates
Last week I discussed value as it relates to the recent volatility in the stock market. Some commentators have attributed price volatility to recent changes in interest rates. They have gone on to speculate about when the Federal Reserve will “raise interest rates.” I figured now would be a good time to open the subject … Continue reading Changing Interest Rates
Securities Values
People value securities based on the subjective preferences in the same way that value any economic good.