Relevant and even prescient commentary on news, politics and the economy. Emeritus Contributors to Angry Bear include: Bill McBride, now at his own Calculated Risk, Kash Mansori who now writes sometimes at The Street Light occasionally, Pro Growth Liberal (PGL) now at Econospeak, and Mike Kimel, ...more

Relevant and even prescient commentary on news, politics and the economy. Emeritus Contributors to Angry Bear include: Bill McBride, now at his own Calculated Risk, Kash Mansori who now writes sometimes at The Street Light occasionally, Pro Growth Liberal (PGL) now at Econospeak, and Mike Kimel, author of Presimetrics, who still writes for us. In no particular order our current economists and contributors in macro, micro, and finance are Kenneth Thomas, Ken Houghton, Spencer England, Robert Waldmann, Linda Beale (tax and law), Rebecca Wilder (The Wilder View at Economonitors), Steve Roth and Jazzbumpa. Bruce Webb has added his nationally recognized expertise in particular on Social Security. Beverly Mann writes on Supreme Court proceedings and the political aspects. Mike Halasy and Tom Ealy cover the health industry. Dan Becker offers his perspective as an owner of two small businesses, and Edward Lambert adds his perspective on effective demand.less