How Economic Growth Fails

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

Our economy is like a pump that works increasingly slowly over time, as diminishing returns and other adverse influences affect its operation. Eventually, it is likely to stop.

Putting the Real Story of Energy and the Economy Together

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

 What is the real story of energy and the economy? We hear two predominant energy stories.  

Oil and the Economy: Where Are We Headed in 2015-16?

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

The price of oil is down. How should we expect the economy to perform in 2015 and 2016?

Ten Reasons Why a Severe Drop in Oil Prices is a Problem

By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com

Not long ago, I wrote Ten Reasons Why High Oil Prices are a Problem. If high oil prices can be a problem, how can low oil prices also be a problem? In particular, how can the steep drop in oil prices we have recently been experiencing also be a problem?