Cardiff Garcia appears in the following:
Why People Can't Get Work Done At Work
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Today's summer book recommendation offers a different approach to the modern workplace.
The Indicator Goes To The Beach With Tim Harford
Monday, August 20, 2018
In honor of the last stretch of summer, The Indicator has selected some economic beach reads! Books that will teach you something about economics and also pair well with a pina colada.
Donald Trump's Economic Strategy... Maybe?
Friday, August 17, 2018
Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip explains President Donald Trump's emerging economic strategy.
We Buy A Cryptokitty!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Today on The Indicator: Cardiff and Stacey go deep into the world of the blockchain... to buy a cartoon cat.
Cryptokitties: The Download On Digital Cats
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
How a single cartoon cat can cost $140K.
From Prison To The Workforce
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
People who've been to prison find it hard to get work once they're free. One solution to the problem may be a simple certificate.
Messy Desks, Light Bulbs & Dune
Monday, August 13, 2018
We play overrated/underrated with Tim Harford, author of 'Fifty Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy.' We talk messy desks, light bulbs and Dune, the board game.
Privacy Please: Why Public Companies Go Private (Or Vice Versa)
Friday, August 10, 2018
Today on the Indicator: why companies decide to be publicly-traded or privately-owned. It's all about control. And money.
For These Workers, Tariffs Are More Than An Abstract Concept
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Tariffs are an abstract economic concept to most people, but to the workers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection inside a mostly unnoticed building in Newark, N.J., tariffs are precise, specific and tangible.
The OG Yield Curve Whisperer
Thursday, August 09, 2018
A conversation with Campbell Harvey, whose 1986 thesis first explained how the yield curve could predict the direction of the economy.
Trickle-Down Economics: Pricing H2O
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
What's the best way to price water in a drought, to ensure people get what they need without breaking the bank?
Sanctions, Iran, And The Battle Over SWIFT
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Today on the Indicator: How a small Belgian company wields enormous influence in global finance and diplomacy.
Beating The Clock On Jobs (Summer) Friday
Friday, August 03, 2018
Five indicators in five minutes — Let's gooooooooo!
Grey Poupon And The Cultural Divide
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Income inequality in the U.S. has been climbing for a while. Has it also been accompanied by a widening cultural gap between rich and poor?
What A Tariff Looks Like
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
What happens when a new tariff gets put in place? To really see the action, you have to go to Newark, New Jersey.
What's In Your Paycheck?
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
The pace of wage growth is one of the best indicators of economic health. But it can be measured with different methods. Each method tells a slightly different story about how the economy is doing.
Putin Vs. Russia's Economy
Monday, July 30, 2018
Russia has had a huge presence in the news lately. But its economy... not so huge. It's smaller than the economy of Texas. Today on the show, we look at what's been holding it back.
GDP, OMG!
Friday, July 27, 2018
The GDP got all sorts of attention today. The U.S. economy grew at a stellar rate of 4.1% in the second quarter. But what does that mean? And will it continue?
Economists Are Uneasy About 2 Lagging Key Indicators
Friday, July 27, 2018
Despite low unemployment, the United States economy isn't in the clear. The personal savings rate and real wages, which are waged adjusted for inflation, are not as good as they could be.
When Oracles Err
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Three legends in their respective fields, three disastrous investment mistakes.