Jones, Peter E.

Several times a day the news media reports on financial and economic topics. Taxes or interest rates will be raised or lowered. There is a deficit in government accounts or a deficit in international trade. These statements taken separately haven't much meaning to the average citizen. The General thinking is "I can't do much about it even if I knew what to do."

Industry can see into the future by looking at their orders for the next few months but whether or not a tax change is necessary can't be proven although paying less tax would put a smile on everyone's face.

During a recession,