The Unseen Consequences of Zero-Interest-Rate Policy
The old tricks of conventional monetary stimulus — low interest rates — no longer work, so we've entered the untested waters of zero-interest-rate policy.
Money and Banking
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The War On Cash: Why Now?
Physical cash has long been problematic for governments because it allows people to avoid the banking system, which in turn can lead to tax avoidance and bank runs. It’s much easier to control an economy when all money must remain in banks.
Fiat Money, Finance, and Production
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 24 July 2015.
The Corrupt Origins of Central Banking in America
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 23 July 2015.
Central Banks and Our Dysfunctional Gold Markets
Gold prices are subject to manipulation in a variety of ways from the private sector, central banks, and governments. To see how gold fits into markets, we must look to see how "official" and "unoffocial" prices for the yellow metal are being shaped.
The Economics of Fractional Reserve Banking
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 21 July 2015.
