I've gotta believe I could study for years and still not understand the economy. I might come a little close, but it seems like a very complex beast. I understand what you are saying. We mostly just don't think about it and only the how and not the why. I'm hoping that in the midst of this next year with the bull cycle I can not spend all my time waiting for those peaks and just enjoy every moment that comes at me. I was actually touching on that in my post this morning before I read yours.
It would be great to just have a longer period of time where things went smoothly!