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Designing Carbon Dividends

5661. Designing Carbon Dividends

The author discusses carbon dividends, exploring their philosophical, political, and practical implications while proposing a hybrid model for implementation.

5662. Designing Carbon Dividends

Donald discusses the complexities of designing carbon dividends, balancing philosophical views, political concerns, and practical implementation in climate policy.

A New Paper on the Fed's Floor System

5663. A New Paper on the Fed's Floor System

David Beckworth analyzes the Fed's transition to a floor system, its implications for bank portfolios, and offers policy recommendations based on his findings.

"Et tu, John Williams?"

5664. "Et tu, John Williams?"

David Beckworth discusses the Federal Reserve's shift away from the r-star metric for monetary policy, highlighting John Williams' recent comments on its diminishing significance.

FOMC Preview: "We Have the Nerve to Invert the Curve"

5665. FOMC Preview: "We Have the Nerve to Invert the Curve"

David Beckworth discusses the Federal Open Market Committee's potential interest rate hikes despite concerns about an inverted yield curve signaling a recession.

Three Things You Should Know about the Buyback Furor

5666. Three Things You Should Know about the Buyback Furor

The post discusses the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on stock buybacks, clarifying misconceptions and explaining the dynamics of share repurchases and their effects on stock prices.

5667. Three Things You Should Know about the Buyback Furor

An argument that stock buybacks, influenced by tax reforms, are complex and do not necessarily lead to increased stock prices due to various economic factors.

How Should Tax Reform Treat Employee Stock and Options?

5668. How Should Tax Reform Treat Employee Stock and Options?

An argument that tax reform should maintain equitable treatment of employee stock and options, addressing concerns about deductions, liquidity issues, and the implications of incentive stock options.