>> Comparisons of 1999 to 1929 are superficial and unfounded. There are few if any similarities to the period leading up to the Great Depression. I'd love to hear any contrasting views! >> The list fails to mention the most important item as far as the 1930's goes: pro-cyclical fiscal/monetary policy. That isn't a thing shared with the present. As for those on the recession watch, I'd commend the recent stuff by Wynne Godley of the Levy Institute, available gratis from their web site. mbs
