The Bush YOYO Economy

A Fed economist in the NYT
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/23/weekinreview/23scott.html?ex=1311307200&en=8bb8262bb5f7be11&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss


"Firefighters who want to live in high-priced cities can work two jobs, said W. Michael Cox, chief economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. “I think it’s great,” he said. “It gives you portfolio diversification in your income.”"

Three jobs and your income portfolio will be boffo!

YOYO - You're On Your Own

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