Should government strengthen regulations over monopolies ?
By Dr Frank Shostak By popular thinking, monopolies are seen as undermining individuals’ wellbeing. For instance, monopolies are being blamed for causing large increases…
Dr Frank Shostak
Dr Frank Shostak is a leading Austrian economist and director of Applied Austrian School Economics Ltd, which aims to assess the direction of various markets using the Austrian School methodology. AASE aims to make Austrian economics accessible to businessmen.
Relation between general decline in prices and wealth
By Dr Frank Shostak A general decline in the prices of goods and services is regarded as bad news since it is seen to…
What Does Seasonally Adjusted Mean?
By Dr Frank Shostak By popular thinking, it is not always possible to establish the conditions of the economy by just inspecting the data…
Can we ascertain supply – demand curves?
By Dr Frank Shostak It is commonly held that the determination of the prices of goods and services can be done by means of…
The velocity of money circulation myth
By Dr Frank Shostak For most economists the velocity of money circulation is an important factor in determining the prices of goods and services. …
Do individuals accept money because of the government endorsement?
By Dr Frank Shostak Demand for a good arises because of its perceived benefit. For instance, individuals’ demand food because of the nourishment it…
Why theory is the key in ascertaining the state of the economy?
By Dr Frank Shostak Most economic commentators are of the view that historical data is the key in assessing the state of the economy….
Economic growth and unemployment is there a connection?
By Dr Frank Shostak Some experts hold that the key to economic growth is a strengthening in the labour market. This way of thinking…
Are recessions about a decline in GDP?
By Dr Frank Shostak According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the institution that dates the peaks and troughs of the business…
Does economic growth pose a threat to living standard?
By Dr Frank Shostak According to the New York Times (NYT) article July 17, 2022 –“The pioneering economist says our obsession with growth must…