J.R. MacLeod

Articles

12/11/2024 Mises Wire J.R. MacLeod

During his 2024 presidential campaign Donald Trump repeatedly and in grave terms highlighted the possibility of the US dollar losing its world reserve currency status. This occurred at summits with...

Understanding the Basics of Modern Banking

09/18/2024 Mises Wire J.R. MacLeod

The monetary and banking system plays an incredibly important role in contemporary economies. Knowledge of how this system functions should therefore be spread as widely as possible, yet the education...

President Bukele Broaches Austrian Business Cycle Theory at CPAC

03/14/2024 Power & Market J.R. MacLeod

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador recently spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, receiving a hero’s welcome in the wake of his re-election victory. Yet he also delivered some hard...

Media

Can Trump Save the Dollar?

01/15/2025 J.R. MacLeod

While the US dollar still is the world‘s “reserve” currency, its abuse by the Federal Reserve and federal government has weakened it precipitously. While President-elect Trump recognizes the threats to the dollar, is he willing to do what needs to be done to change the situation?

Understanding the Basics of Modern Banking

10/07/2024 J.R. MacLeod

Banking systems around the world have huge effects on our lives, yet few people understand how banks work. Worse yet, even fewer understand the malign powers of central banks and how this system undermines economies. Thus, it is important to demystify these systems.

China’s Maneuvering and the New Balance of Power

09/17/2023 J.R. MacLeod

Washington is paranoid of current Chinese actions. However, it is Washington that has been the aggressor in world affairs.

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