Why Gold?
Austrians wish to extend their laissez-faire views to the creation and sale of a specific commodity: money.
Gold Standard
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An Austrian Defense of the Euro
The euro has ended monetary nationalism and is acting, even if only timidly, as a "proxy" for the gold standard.
Contra Bernanke on the Gold Standard
The gold standard prevents the authorities from engaging in reckless money pumping.
Is Inflation about General Increases in Prices?
To ascertain what inflation is all about, we have to establish its definition.
The Transition to Monetary Freedom
Any attempt at restoring monetary freedom must be part of a comprehensive plan to roll back government.
The Government and the Currency
In many countries the emergence of the gold standard was effected by the operation of Gresham's law.
It’s 1980 Again
The question if 2012 is 1980 all over again tells us why returning to gold is imperative.
Explaining Central Banks’ Gold Purchases
While holding any real asset serves no direct use for a central bank, it does act as an insurance policy of sorts.
A Priori Theory and Sound Money
A priori theory shows us that deviating from the sound-money principle leads to disastrous economic, social, and political damage.
Rethinking the Gold Bubble
The erratic volatility of gold and other commodities is the direct result of further intervention into the market through central banking.
