Mark Thornton and Rob Taylor discuss the impact of socialist ideology in Oregon when mixed with the partial "decriminalization" of hard drugs.
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Succinct economic commentary by Dr. Mark Thornton, senior fellow at the Mises Institute.
Mark Thornton compares two definitions of inflation and what this means for policy-makers and the productive population in 2024.
Mark Thornton examines the proposed Congressional compromise spending legislation.
2023 was a great year for the goals and prospects of the Mises Institute, but a very bad year for the State.
Stock and bond markets are abuzz this week over Chairman Jay Powell's hints of a "Fed Pivot" in interest rate policy.
What is the real problem for the good citizens—and the drug addicts—in Oregon?
Mark explains why the recent "all-time highs"—even "new highs"—are an ambiguous signal about the future.
Mark looks at the implications of famed investor Jim Chanos shutting down his hedge fund which specialized in shorting stocks.
Mark reports on Pimco's former financial guru Mohamed El-Erian's new views on the Federal Reserve.
Mark looks at the financial conditions on the cusp of the next recession.
An ever-inflationary monetary system and depreciating currency lead to moral decay and divisiveness.
On this week's episode, Mark explains the origin of our (near-worthless) US dollar.
Mark contemplates the political divides in America and around the world. But, there is a tried and true solution.
Mark looks at the "Home Town" entrepreneurs in Laurel, Mississippi.
The Federal Reserve is playing its typical confidence game.
Will the economy take off and perform much better than anyone anticipates? Don't bet on it.
Keynesian economist Paul Krugman thinks that everything in the economy is great.
