Author Archives: John Rutledge

Interesting – Internet, Exports and Growth in Low and Middle-income Countries

Posted on February 8, 2008 by John Rutledge

(February 8, 2008) – As you know, I believe the most useful way to look at the economy is as a highly-connected information network. The information networks for market economies, which use prices to transmit information on relative scarcities, are … Continue reading →

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December Factory Orders +2.3%; Durable Goods 5%; Capital goods 11.3%

Posted on February 4, 2008 by John Rutledge

(February 4, 2008) – The full report on Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories and Orders, released today, showed December factory orders +2.3%, or $10.1 billion, after a 1.7% November increase. Orders increased six of the past seven months. Shipments decreased $1.2 billion, … Continue reading →

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