How Central Banks Stoke Stock Prices
There are two important ways through which the central bank and its effectively inflationary machinations influence stock prices.
Money and Banking
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Is Money Creation Fueling the Stock Market Surge?
In order then to have a general increase in prices, all other things being equal, there must be an increase first in the money supply.
What Is Optimal Monetary Policy, Anyway?
Economists usually sneak in their own value judgments when claiming they are for objectively "optimal" monetary policy.
Fake Women and Phony Interest Rates
Today's central-bank induced low, low interest rates are making massive debt look much more attractive than it should.
Should We Use Probability in Economics?
The numerical probability is only relevant in the sphere of non- economics where homogeneous cases are observed.
Is This Week’s Mini-Crash Just the Beginning?
The shaky stock market will shake investor confidence, and spells trouble for the future of the current boom.
Central Banks Holding Steady, But Promise More Rate Hikes
In all cases — except the ECB — central bankers said they expected to raise rates more in the near future.
Venezuela Needs Monetary Freedom, and Soon
Venezuela is facing a crisis of immense proportions. A crucial first step in lessening the disaster is giving citizens choices in the money they use.
Why Good Economics Requires Good Theory
Statistical data cannot produce much information about the underlying causes behind human action.
Central Banks Put a Safety Net Under Financial Markets
Investors assume bailouts will follow a new bust. But how high can the US interest rate go without bringing the bust?
