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Mark Skousen is a financial economist, university professor, and author of over 25 books. Dr. Skousen was recently listed as one of the top 20 living economists in the world and is known as "America's Economist." In 2018, Steve Forbes presented him with the Triple Crown in Economics for his work in theory, history, and education. Dr. Skousen is a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University in California, where he received the "My Favorite Professor Award" in 2019. He has worked for the government (CIA), non-profits (president of FEE), and runs FreedomFest, "the world's largest gathering of free minds," every July. He has also taught economics and finance at Columbia Business School and Columbia University. Since 1980, Dr. Skousen has been editor-in-chief of Forecasts & Strategies, a popular award-winning investment newsletter (www.markskousen.com). His other products include Five Star Trader, Fast Money Alert, Home Run Trader and TNT Trader. Dr. Skousen's bestsellers includeThe Making of Modern Economics, Investing in One Lesson, and The Maxims of Wall Street. Based on Dr. Skousen's work,The Structure of Production (NYU Press, 1990), the federal government began publishing in Spring 2014 a broader, more accurate measure of the economy, Gross Output (GO), every quarter along with GDP.
Mark's Articles
The Fed’s tight money policy is finally having its dampening effect on price inflation, stocks, and commodities. The US economy and Wall Street have resisted the Fed’s tight-money policy, but they are finally succumbing to the reality of sharply higher interest rates. The action in Main Street Capital (MAIN), the Houston-based private investment firm, shows the impact that is having, explains Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.
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FINANCIALS
Tickers: MAIN
Homebuilder Lennar Corp. (LEN) is the latest new position in our portfolio, explains Mark Skousen, growth stock expert and editor of the specialized trading service, Fast Money Alert.
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REAL ESTATE
Tickers: LEN
Our Forecasts & Strategies portfolio includes a lot of big winners, led by the Technology SPDR Fund (XLK), which has advanced 40% this year. Unfortunately, the “Flying Five” portfolio has been holding us back – breakeven for the year, and actually down from a year ago. That’s why I recommend a methodology shift...and buying Chevron (CVX), advises Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.
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ENERGY
Every time I travel to London and other parts of Europe, I find that most Europeans have a pessimistic view of the future, and a recent trip was no exception. They also have a negative attitude toward American politics, especially after former President Donald Trump was indicted. But perhaps it’s also “tech envy,” opines Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.
Mark's Videos
In this Eagle Financial Publications panel, Eagle's experts will discuss the key aspects needed to bring the bull market back... and what sectors will soar. Moderated by Roger Michalski. Panelists include Dr. Mark Skousen, Bryan Perry and Jim Woods.
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MARKETS
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The strong dollar and competition from bitcoin has caused a unique opportunity to buy the fastest growth gold miner in the world. It has 39% profit margin, doubled its dividend, and produced over one million ounces of gold last year.
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STOCKS
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Many investors are rethinking the role global stocks play in their portfolio. But few realize just how much opportunity there is beyond our borders and what missing it will mean for their money. Join us as this panel of experts discusses how and where to find the best global market opportunities.
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GLOBAL
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Even though the two major parties have stark differences in their policies, no matter who runs the federal government, they will face serious challenges—bailing out major industries, state and local governments, and out-of-control spending at the federal level. In this important session, Dr. Mark Skousen will assess the K-style economy, revealing what industries will do well and what markets won't. He will recommend five investment opportunities in technology and mining stocks, the two areas he feels have the most potentially explosive gains.
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STOCKS
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Mark's Books
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The Maxims of Wall Street
For nearly 30 years, financial economist and investment writer Mark Skousen has been collecting all the old wise adages, proverbs, and legends on Wall Street, based on in-depth interviews with old timers, reading rare financial books, and his own experiences in the financial markets. He has been the writer of Forecasts & Strategies since 1980.</p
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Economic Logic
In Economic Logic, Mark Skousen offers a step-by-step approach to economics showing how microeconomics and macroeconomics are logically linked together. The fully revised fifth edition introduces a major breakthrough in macroeconomics: a "top line" in national income accounting called Gross Output. Also included: a powerful four-stage universal model of the economy, a new "growth" diagram, a new diagram of the optimal size of government, and new alternatives to the standard&
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The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers
This comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the major economic philosophers of the past 225 years begins with Adam Smith and continues through the present day. The text examines the contributions made by each individual to our understanding of the role of the economist, the science of economics, and economic theory. Boxes in each chapter highlight li
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Forecasts & Strategies
Forecasts & Strategies is Dr. Mark Skousen's monthly advisory service. For 40+ years now, it's shared his market perspective, unique insights, profitable recommendations and money-protecting strategies.
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