The G7 in Hiroshima: The Latest Attempt to Impose a Unipolar World
It's fitting that the G7 recently met in Hiroshima because the policies they are following are blowing up the world economy. Original Article: "The G7 in Hiroshima: The Latest Attempt to Impose a Unipolar World"
Some Simple Facts about U.S. Government Debt
Romina Boccia The U.S. government budget is characterized by vast sums that are too abstract for most people to easily comprehend. This fact sheet translates the billions and trillions in government budget figures into terms that non‐experts can more directly relate
What Does Financial Privacy Mean for Liberty?
Nicholas Anthony The Cato Institute’s mission is to originate, disseminate, and advance solutions based on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Within the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, we narrow that scope to the realm
Australians and Septic Tank Yanks
Paul Matzko This global public opinion poll asking respondents whether they have a favorable view of the USA has been bouncing around the interwebs.
The Argentinian Zombie Currency
Argentina is one of the world's poster children for hyperinflation. Unfortunately, monetary reforms aren't working because the authorities are not serious about having a sound currency. Original Article: "The Argentinian Zombie Currency"
Myth #6: There Is a Tradeoff between Unemployment and Inflation
Recorded by the Mises Institute in the mid-1980s, The Mises Report provided radio commentary from leading non-interventionists, economists, and political scientists. In this program, we present another part of "Ten Great Economic Myths". This material was prepared by Murray N.
The Truth About Bidenomics: More Debt, More Inflation
Estimates of United States growth have improved but remain massively below the Federal Reserve projections. After the largest monetary and fiscal stimulus in recent years, growth remains well below trend, and debt is significantly higher. It is interesting to hear Janet
Wall Street to the Fed: Inflation Is Over. Give Us More Easy Money!
The problem here not that the central bank is "setting" the "wrong" interest rate. The problem is the Fed has long been relentlessly forcing down interest rates to satisfy various politically determined "needs." Original Article: "Wall Street to the Fed: Inflation
Call Rent Control What It Really Is: Theft
Rent control is all the rage with progressives, with several states and localities trying to impose it. However, when people have their property effectively—and legally—stolen, there are long-term consequences. Original Article: "Call Rent Control What It Really Is: Theft"
How “Squatter Democracy” Created America’s First Welfare Program
After 1820, growing numbers of propertyless squatters were voters, and this was an opportunity for politicians to offer cheap land in exchange for loyalty to the Democratic Party. Original Article: "How "Squatter Democracy" Created America's First Welfare Program"