A Roman lesson on inflation
by“While it is the duty of the citizen to support the state, it is not the duty of the state to support the citizen” –…
Economics
Can economic data by itself provide early warning regarding boom-bust cycles?
byMost economists are of the view that by means of economic indicators it is possible to identify early warning signs regarding an upcoming recession…
When will the next credit crisis occur?
byThe timing of any credit crisis is set by the rate at which the credit cycle progresses. People don’t think in terms of the…
Margin of error
by“Son, we live in a world where markets have been distorted by vast amounts of QE, and that QE has to be fought by…
What Is Optimal Monetary Policy, Anyway?
byEver since the important contributions of new classical economists Finn E. Kydland and Edward C. Prescott during the 1970s and 80s, modern macroeconomics seeks…
Stockman: Good Riddance! How “Opioid Janet” Got Wall Street Hooked On Monetary Heroin, Part 2
byJanet Yellen deserves exactly none of the adulation being conferred upon her tenure by the mainstream financial press. In fact, her reign will be judged…
A safe place to hide – inflation and the bond markets
byUS bond yields have risen from historic lows, they should rise further, they may not The Federal Reserve is beginning to reduce its balance…
Stockman: Good Riddance, Janet, You Were A Colossal Failure, Part 1
byThis is one for the record books. During Janet Yellen’s last week in office, the Dow dropped by 1,095points or 4.1%. But by her lights, apparently, that wasn’t…
Dehomogenizing Austrian Economics: The Revival of Wieser
byTo follow up on Peter Klein’s post today, the dehomogenization debate of the last few decades was actually initiated by a radical reinterpretation of the socialist…
How to Win a Great-Power Competition: Alliances, Aid, and Diplomacy in the Last Struggle for Global Influence
byThe United States is confronted with a condition in the world which is at direct variance with the assumptions upon which [our foreign] policies…