So, yes, I stand by my Bear Stearns optimism.

Too much inflation means that the money in your wallet today will be worth less tomorrow, making you want to spend it right away.

Too much inflation means that the money in your wallet today will be worth less tomorrow, making you want to spend it right away.

I realized when I got off the phone with you that I could've been a little bit more understanding.

It totally makes sense. It's like a giant bee hive. They're the workers and that's their queen.

So she's an astronomer? Yes, which is why she was in the telescope room. Yes, this is all making sense. Good.

My first escape, landed on dental tools. I was aiming for the toilet. Toilet? All drains lead to the ocean, kid.

So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.

So most economists believe that while too much of either is dangerous, a small, consistent amount of inflation is necessary to encourage economic growth.

That makes sense, but me as whip? Yes. A third-term congress woman?

Like in the story of Goldilocks, they need to get the numbers just right in order to stimulate growth and keep people employed, without letting inflation reach disruptive levels.

So, while this would stimulate business, it would also encourage over consumption, or hoarding commodities, like food and fuel, raising their prices and leading to consumer shortages and even more inflation.

Mr. Miller, I'm sorry. Quick question. From the time you guys started talking, Bear Stearns stock has fallen more than 38%. Would you still buy more?

Like in the story of Goldilocks, they need to get the numbers just right in order to stimulate growth and keep people employed, without letting inflation reach disruptive levels.

So, while this would stimulate business, it would also encourage over consumption, or hoarding commodities, like food and fuel, raising their prices and leading to consumer shortages and even more inflation.