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“It’s Not My Job”

“It’s Not My Job”

“It’s Not My Job”

Dr Thomas C Schleifer

The legendary comedian Freddy Prinze began every episode of Chico and the Man with his iconic – “It’s not my job.” He, of course, was making fun of the stereotypical employee whose first impulse is to pass the buck. Lately, during discussions … Read the rest ““It’s Not My Job””

Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement

Dr Thomas C Schleifer

Contractors are now recognizing the shortage of skilled labor as their biggest problem. Inflation and supply problems, most believe, are temporary and can be overcome. Not being able to put together a full crew, however, will inhibit growth and profitability for some time to … Read the rest “Employee Engagement”

Patience

Patience

Patience

World economic markets are now DISORDERLY. 

In Econ 101 we learn that constraints on supply without attendant constraints on demand lead to inflation. In addition, we learn that in modern complex economies, government monetary policy (the printing of money) can disrupt the balance of this fundamental economic equation … Read the rest “Patience”

Recession Potential

Recession Potential

Recession Potential

Dr Thomas C Schleifer

Everyone agrees that the COVID-19 world-wide economic shutdown, interrupted supply chains, Russia’s barbaric invasion of the Ukraine, fuel shortages, and persistent rampant inflation all add up to, at the very least, economic uncertainty. However, no one wants to use the “R” word. The word … Read the rest “Recession Potential”

Economic Schizophrenia 

Economic Schizophrenia 

Economic Schizophrenia 

Dr Thomas C Schleifer

Surging inflation, global energy supply shortages, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, and Chinese pandemic-related disruptions to economic activity have brewed the perfect storm of economic instability. The excessive pandemic fiscal stimulus and ensuing inflation surge have added to the imbalance of supply and demand … Read the rest “Economic Schizophrenia ”

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