Milton Ezrati

About the Author

Milton Ezrati

Milton Ezrati is senior economist and market strategist for Lord Abbett & Co. and an affiliate of the Center for the Study of Human Capital and Economic Growth at the State University of New York at Buffalo. His latest book, Thirty Tomorrows, linking aging demographics and globalization, will appear next summer from Thomas Dunne Books of St. Martin’s Press. See more of his articles about the economy here.

 

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Japan’s Sales Tax Risk

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 30, 2012

  Hiking the tax rate threatens Japan’s economy and could stymie a needed move away from exports.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Berlin’s Limited Options

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 25, 2012

  Germany has good reasons to preserve the eurozone.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: China Bears

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 16, 2012

  The Chinese economy is likely heading for a softer, rather than hard, landing.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Consumer Better Off Than Most Seem to Think

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 10, 2012

  Overtime, cheaper gas and lower debt service obligations should all support spending.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Where is Blücher?

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 2, 2012

  Debt crisis could prove euro’s Waterloo, yet the ECB is on the sidelines.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Exports Still a Help

  By Milton Ezrati  |  June 26, 2012

  Dollar gains and a slowdown overseas will erode but not eliminate U.S. export growth.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: The Fiscal Cliff

  By Milton Ezrati  |  June 20, 2012

  Congress isn't Thelma and Louise. Legislators are likely to take action to stop or postpone looming tax hikes and spending cuts after the election.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Supremes Will Clarify Little

  By Milton Ezrati  |  June 12, 2012

  The high court's decision on healthcare reform is bound to leave uncertainty.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: More Muddle in Europe

  By Milton Ezrati  |  June 5, 2012

  If Germany doesn't agree to eurozone bonds, there are other possible compromises.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Poor Japan

  By Milton Ezrati  |  May 30, 2012

  After 20 years of tepid Japanese growth, there are some opportunities for investors.