Money and Banking
The Continuing Demonization of Cash
The public has been successfully conditioned to view the use of cash as something suspicious. Meanwhile, thanks to growing pressure from government, private business now often considers cash to be more trouble than it's worth, writes Paul-Martin Foss.
2016’s Economy Begins with a Whimper
Global markets are showing they can't handle even a tiny bit of tightening by the Federal Reserve, and other central banks are doubling down on rock-bottom interest rates, writes David Haggith. After six years of "recovery" can we ever abandon endless easy money?
Why I Have Hope
Thanks to our bankrupt economic policies, faith in our regime will soon be shaken whether we like it or not. Fortunately, we don't need a majority to make some changes for the better, writes Ron Paul.
Why Negative Interest Rates Will Fail
Negative rates will fail because the problem with the economy is not a problem of too little consumption or demand. The problem stems from a distorted economy caused by manipulated interest rates.
Dark Clouds over Auburn
I have lived in Auburn, Alabama, for more than three decades and have never seen a Super Sized Construction Crane. Last week, two were erected in the middle of town.
The Week in Review: February 13, 2016
As anger builds at the arrogance of central bankers, it’s becoming ever clearer that there is no plan for monetary policy to return to “normal.” As Robert Murphy explained at our recent event in Houston, the Fed’s magic trick just won’t work.
European Central Bank Gets Ready for More Easy Money
In spite of negative interest rates, Europe's central bank will again attack real wealth generators in order to blow more bubbles.
Hayek on CNBC
Congressman Jeb Hensarling mentions Hayek's Fatal Conceit regarding the Fed bureaucracy's ability to manage money and interest rates.
Why I Have Hope
Thanks to our bankrupt economic policies, faith in our regime will soon be shaken whether we like it or not. Fortunately, we don't need a majority to make some changes for the better.