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Jp Cortez

Jp Cortez is a graduate of Auburn University, a current law school student, and a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Mises University alumnus. He is the Assistant Director of the Sound Money Defense League, an organization which is working to bring back gold and silver as America's constitutional money.

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What States Are Doing to Offer More Currency Competition

Money and BanksMoney and Banking

Blog12/29/2018Jp Cortez

The destruction of sound money over the past century stems from actions at the federal level, but there are steps which states can take — and even have already taken — to move toward sound money.

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Richard Cantillon, the Most Important Economist You’ve Never Heard Of

Money and BanksMoney and Banking

Blog12/15/2018Jp Cortez

Our inflationary financial system benefits the wealthy at the expense of the poor.

Idaho Politician Opposes Removing Tax on Gold for a Very Odd Reason

Blog03/24/2017Jp Cortez

According to one Idaho legislator, gold is useless as an inflation hedge because its price has increased 4,000% since the 1860s.

When Government Acts, Unintended Consequences Follow

Taxes and SpendingPolitical Theory

Blog02/24/2017Jp Cortez

When pundits say there might be "unintended consequences" of government intervention, they are usually greatly understating the situation.

Six Steps Trump Can Take Toward Better Monetary Policy

Money and BanksMoney and BankingPolitical Theory

Blog12/16/2016Jp CortezStefan Gleason

Even without ending the Fed, there are several steps that the Trump administration can take toward improving monetary policy.

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