Discussion: Storytelling and success stories
I’ve not been able to keep up with all threads but it seems there have been a number of interesting discussions over the past few days covering various aspects of the role of data visualisation and what we should expect from it. Thought I’d join the party late and throw in a few thoughts of my own as I was planning on writing something about these subjects anyway. Firstly, I would recommend you take a look at Moritz Stefaner’s post about the different functions of visualisations – those that tell (or more specifically show) stories and those that don’t. I particularly suggest you read the comment responses at the bottom of the post, I haven’t read them word-for-word but skimming through reveals some good discussions in there.
Escape from Global Deflation, A Commentary By Kenneth Rogoff, Economic Counsellor and Director, Research Department, IMF
Escape from Global Deflation A Commentary By Kenneth Rogoff Economic Counsellor and Director, Research Department International Monetary FundNihon Keizai Shimbun July 17, 2003 The International Monetary Fund has recently issued a much-discussed research paper on global deflation. Although we view the risk of deflation in the United States as low, our indicators suggest that the prospect cannot be entirely dismissed, and the same would be true for the euro area as a whole, although there are higher risks for Germany. Given apparently tepid growth now in the United States, and with Europe virtually stalled, growing excess capacity is putting downward pressure on prices. Despite the recent rise in long-term rates in Japan, interest rates and inflation rates will remain near or at fifty year lows throughout the globe, and a sufficiently strong negative demand shock could tilt the balance towards worldwide deflation. It is not essential to support monetary easing with current fiscal easing.
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Scary Drop in Velocity of Money: Is Deflation Knocking? -
Last week the government released their first revision to 2Q 2009 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It was surprising that there was no revision to the initial negative 1.0% numbers. At economic turning points, a lot of wacky things affect the initial sampling and estimates; these are presumably corrected when the actual data is revised. I have an issue over the way GDP is used to measure our economy. Nothing is wrong with the concept of GDP – but it just does not measure enough economic activity. GDP only measures what economists think is the “good” or productive part of our economy.
Moving Tales - Bringing Stories to Life
“… the other day I bought a new ebook, “The Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross,” that is even more amazing (than Alice for the iPad); I’m so excited…. The writing is beautiful, and would make a fine book on paper…. It’s not just a book, not quite a movie, not a video, not an interactive game: it’s something new and thrilling.” Susan Orleon, The New Yorker
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The Week in Charts – Buckle the Heck Up!
No, I’m not being over-dramatic. It is time to buckle the heck up. The resonant disconnect between reality and the pumping that is going on in the media and among supposed “experts” is at an all time historic, never been here before, Economic Mass Psychosis, HIGH. To Quote John Kenneth Galbraith, “The majority is always wrong.”
Giving Your Brand Primal Power Through Storytelling
“Once upon a time…” Those four little words, when combined, have an amazing allure, simply because we know that they signify that something special is about to happen…a story. Humanity has used stories from the beginning to bind communities, create movements, inspire religions, and promote patriotism.
Pray For Inflation Its Our Only Hope: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance
Five secrets you never knew about the casino world Nicole Goodkind at Daily Ticker2 days ago The Daily Ticker joined up with Edward Farrell, President of Resorts World Casino New York City to snag some insider insight into the top secrets of the gaming world. Secret #1: Casinos want you to bet within your means
» An Answer to the Question from Julie Blog for Trading Success: Ray Barros
BarroMetrics Views: An Answer to the Question from Julie Julie asked: I would be glad if you could answer me a question, when will your nr. 3 happen? U.S.
