Suzanne McCoskey
@econcat.bsky.social
Economist, Language Geek, Cat Lover, Justice Warrior, Baltimore in Spirit
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Suzanne McCoskey
@econcat.bsky.social
· Aug 8
The Wind
YouTube video by Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Topic
www.youtube.com
I am posting this song by Cat Stevens which randomly played on my streaming service this morning ... and almost broke me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Lj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Lj...
"Don´t know why we target 2% for inflation. We can do better than that! How about 10% or 20%??"
“Instead of 3% or 4% GDP, it should be able to 20% or 25%. I don’t know why it can’t be.”
Anyone with even a modicum of knowledge about economics knows but the Stable Genius clearly does not.
Anyone with even a modicum of knowledge about economics knows but the Stable Genius clearly does not.
December 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Don´t know why we target 2% for inflation. We can do better than that! How about 10% or 20%??"
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Goddam why does 1918 go so hard
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Goddam why does 1918 go so hard
Reality check: if the economy was doing "really really well" the FED would not be cutting interest rates now, especially given the fear of tariff-driven inflation.
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Reality check: if the economy was doing "really really well" the FED would not be cutting interest rates now, especially given the fear of tariff-driven inflation.
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
I kind of regret sharing my unfiltered anxiety about Jerome Powell leaving the FED in the new year with my macroeconomics students. Now we are all stressed as f%$#.
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I kind of regret sharing my unfiltered anxiety about Jerome Powell leaving the FED in the new year with my macroeconomics students. Now we are all stressed as f%$#.
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz:
“In my discussions with the Americans, I say: 'America First’ is fine, but ’America Alone’ can't be in your interest. You need partners in the world'
“In my discussions with the Americans, I say: 'America First’ is fine, but ’America Alone’ can't be in your interest. You need partners in the world'
December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Been there. Done that. Had the t-shirt shoved done my throat.
British universities’ reliance on Chinese fees fuelling self-censorship, say academics – FT
British universities’ reliance on Chinese fees fuelling self-censorship, say academics
Lecturers call for improved safeguards against Beijing’s influence on UK campuses
www.ft.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Been there. Done that. Had the t-shirt shoved done my throat.
Another economist commited to making this field safe for women (snort) ...
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Another economist commited to making this field safe for women (snort) ...
The commitment these people have to the bit of being absolutely awful and irredeemably idiotic is well ... something ...
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The commitment these people have to the bit of being absolutely awful and irredeemably idiotic is well ... something ...
(fine print) This computation does not apply to workers who work for Amazon.
Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post are at it again.
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
(fine print) This computation does not apply to workers who work for Amazon.
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
Consider the following before adopting a Manticore for your family
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Consider the following before adopting a Manticore for your family
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
This man may be the most racist president this country has ever had, and twelve presidents owned slaves
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This man may be the most racist president this country has ever had, and twelve presidents owned slaves
🤣
It’s easy to forget that evangelical Christians think that Catholics don’t count, but you can see little indications of it from the outside
Today in Schism:
Robert Griffin III claims the committee is “persecuting Christians” by ranking Notre Dame ahead of BYU
Robert Griffin III claims the committee is “persecuting Christians” by ranking Notre Dame ahead of BYU
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🤣
Ladies and gentlemen, your Treasury Secretary. (We used to have Janet Yellen :/)
. @SecScottBessent tells @andrewrsorkin that he learned about the power of tariffs from @potus - “the US is like a department store. Everyone wants to shop there.”
Noteworthy comparison….since department stores have been in decline for years. #dealbook
Noteworthy comparison….since department stores have been in decline for years. #dealbook
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, your Treasury Secretary. (We used to have Janet Yellen :/)
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
LARRY SUMMERS: I hereby resign from your organization.
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION: Oh yeah? We hereby ban you from having anything to do with us until you die.
www.aeaweb.org/news/aea-sta...
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION: Oh yeah? We hereby ban you from having anything to do with us until you die.
www.aeaweb.org/news/aea-sta...
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
LARRY SUMMERS: I hereby resign from your organization.
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION: Oh yeah? We hereby ban you from having anything to do with us until you die.
www.aeaweb.org/news/aea-sta...
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION: Oh yeah? We hereby ban you from having anything to do with us until you die.
www.aeaweb.org/news/aea-sta...
PEOPLE ARE NOT IMPORTS!
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
PEOPLE ARE NOT IMPORTS!
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
go fash and play like trash
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
go fash and play like trash
Our man from Chicago "fighten" the good fight!
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our man from Chicago "fighten" the good fight!
David Sacks: "My money is my money ... also, public money and your money is my money."
This guy championed the bailout of Silicon Valley Bank while also berating the government as useless.
when its definitely not a hostage situation
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
David Sacks: "My money is my money ... also, public money and your money is my money."
And that was today´s "Tip From An Idiot." Tune in tomorrow for more hot takes on how you can beat inflation!
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher."
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
And that was today´s "Tip From An Idiot." Tune in tomorrow for more hot takes on how you can beat inflation!
Reposted by Suzanne McCoskey
Why China’s government is worried about migrants returning home – Zhou Dongxu for Caixin Global: ‘China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently stated at a national conference on rural employment … must “prevent a large-scale return and idling of migrant workers in their hometowns.”’
Commentary: Why China Is Worried About Migrants Returning Home
A wave of returning and idle workers would threaten not just employment but China’s efforts to consolidate poverty alleviation gains, making early monitoring and targeted support essential
www.caixinglobal.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Why China’s government is worried about migrants returning home – Zhou Dongxu for Caixin Global: ‘China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently stated at a national conference on rural employment … must “prevent a large-scale return and idling of migrant workers in their hometowns.”’
Picture of me protesting outside an ICE facility.
cursed medieval andalite stede @ghostalservice.bsky.social
(walters museum MS w.88 folio 115v)
(walters museum MS w.88 folio 115v)
November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Picture of me protesting outside an ICE facility.