A Harvard Economist Tests Austrian Capital Theory
Bob sits down with Harvard Economics Professor Pol Antras to discuss his new paper applying Böhm-Bawerk's average period of production to international trade.
Mercados financieros
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Banning Congress, Not Markets: The Insider Trading Dilemma
Bob uses Trump’s call to ban congressional insider trading as a springboard to explain why, from an Austro-libertarian perspective, insider trading and speculation could help markets work, while still justifying special rules for government employees.
Dinero incierto y tiempos inciertos
La confianza de los consumidores es baja, mientras que Jerome Powell afirma que no le preocupa mucho el precio de los metales preciosos.
Markets, Manipulation, and Silver-Stacking
A historic metals shakeout, a simple “stacking plan,” and a bigger question: how do you stay independent when the system punishes savers?
Iran War Hype, Gold, and the Fed’s Debt Bubble
Iran escalation, fragile debt markets, and gold flashing warning signs. Mark Thornton explains why this bubble won’t end gently.
Why War Is Pushing Gold Down and Oil Up
War should be good for gold, so why is it falling while oil climbs? Mark Thornton explains.
Predicting Recession
The Shiller CAPE ratio has only been higher once in 150 years. The Buffett indicator is 2.5 standard deviations above trend. 40% of the S&P 500 is in just ten stocks. Wall Street sees nothing wrong.
Central Banks vs. Reality: Gold’s Signal in a War Economy
Mark Thornton explains the gold and silver selloff.
Chemistry 101
War in the Persian Gulf doesn’t just mean pricier gas. It can snap hidden supply chains that keep modern life running, from fertilizer and copper to plumbing repairs.
El bien Giffen
La plata no es un «bien Giffen». Se trata de un caso de cambio en la demanda, no de una economía quebradiza.
