In theory yes this (interest rate hike) would work but the problem we have is that on the other hand the government cannot rein in spending.

In the interest of evaluating the policy, I think it would be important for not just the administrators but everyone involved to know how well the policy is working and who is receiving the benefits.

Life is so unlike theory.

I am pleased to report another year of record earnings. We have been challenged with a difficult interest rate environment over the last few years; however, we continue to produce shareholder value by remaining disciplined on executing our business plan. During this difficult operating environment, we focused intensely on preserving shareholder equity by not stretching for profits through strategies that are bets on interest rates, which later are unwound at a great cost of capital.

Our only interest is to make sure our product is made right, because that's all we have. We don't make filet mignon. It can't work unless the pizza is the same.

An economist is someone who sees something that works in practice and wonders if it would work in theory.