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By Dr. David Edward Marcinko; MBA MEd
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Common Economic Rules of Thumb
Here are some widely used heuristics in economics:
Growth & Investment
- Rule of 70: To estimate how long it takes for an economy to double in size, divide 70 by the annual growth rate. For example, at 2% growth, GDP doubles in 35 years.
- Okun’s Law: For every 1% drop in unemployment, GDP increases by roughly 2% — a rough link between labor and output.
- Taylor Rule: A guideline for setting interest rates based on inflation and economic output gaps. Central banks use it to balance inflation and growth.
Inflation & Employment
- Phillips Curve: Suggests an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment — lower unemployment can lead to higher inflation, and vice versa.
- NAIRU (Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment): The unemployment rate at which inflation remains stable. Going below it may trigger rising prices.
Fiscal & Monetary Policy
- Balanced Budget Multiplier: Increasing government spending and taxes by the same amount can still boost GDP — because spending has a stronger immediate effect.
- Debt-to-GDP Ratio Threshold: Economists often flag a ratio above 90% as a potential risk to economic stability, though this is debated.
Trade & Exchange
- Purchasing Power Parity (PPP): Over time, exchange rates should adjust so that identical goods cost the same across countries — a rule used to compare living standards.
- J-Curve Effect: After a currency devaluation, trade deficits may worsen before improving due to delayed volume adjustments.
Trade
- Leading Indicators: Metrics like stock prices, manufacturing orders, and consumer confidence often signal future economic shifts.
- Recession Rule of Thumb: Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth typically indicate a recession — though not officially definitive.
These rules simplify complex relationships, but they’re not foolproof. They’re best used as starting points for analysis, not as rigid laws.
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