Money and Banks
Central Banks’ Forecasts Are Basically Garbage
Central banks' economic models repeatedly and incessantly over-estimate economic growth. We can only speculate as to their motivation.
Tucker Carlson and AOC Are Wrong About Christianity and Usury
Tucker Carlson and AOC Are Wrong About Christianity and Usury
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks Christian theology supports her bill on excessive interest. Her position ignores the actual history of Christian views of usury.
How Central-Bank Interest-Rate Policy Is Destabilizing Banks
Central banks' efforts to artificially stabilize interest rates encourages greater risk-taking by banks, and contributes to instability in the banking sector.
Can the Fed Keep This Long Cycle Going?
Jerome Powell has lost his faith in a new surge in economic growth. So, it's back to endless stimulus to keep the current cycle going.
The Subsistence Fund Is the Heart of Economic Growth
The "subsistence fund" — created by real savings — is the foundation of true economic growth. But it can be eroded and destroyed by creating money "out of thin air."
Carl Menger on Currency Durability: A Lesson on Cryptos?
Assessing cryptocurrencies through a framework of "saleableness" may help us understand why some cryptocurrencies are chosen for speculation above others.
Economic Models vs. The Real World
Economic theory must have only one purpose — to explain economic activity. However, statistical methods are of no help in this regard.
Five Reasons for the Weakness of the Argentine Economy
It is not easy to change the failed policies of the Kirchner era without recognizing the enormous monetary and fiscal hole created by the previous administration.