Value and Exchange

Here is a short video that examines early forms of money such as metal and salt.

Joe Salerno discusses the economics of Price Gouging.

Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton describes the history of the dollar from a silver coin to its current fiat status.

Some have argued that euros are “overvalued.” As with all currencies, goods and services, the price is a function of supply and demand.

Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton discusses how mainstream economists are sitting in the dark with no tools to install another light b

Interviewed by host Redmond Weissenberger, Mark Thornton discusses the history of the U. S. empire of debt.

Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton talks about Keynesian deflation-phobia, as well as the Federal Income tax.

Interviewed by host Jay Taylor, Mark Thornton explains why he believes the effect of current debt-based monetary system will result in inflation or

Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton talks about alternative currencies, the history of U.S.

Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton dispels the notion that a little bit of inflation is a good thing.