Introductory

Europe continues to move toward banning physical cash. But, in spite of government claims, it's not about fighting crime. It's about economic control.

The Fed says it's scaling back its Quantitative Easing programs, but it still maintains a huge balance sheet. Unfortunately, the Fed has no plan to really unwind its massive QE programs, and has backed itself into a corner.

Are modern economists pseudoscientists like the astrologers of old?

The modern drive to centralize European government and make a European superstate threatens to destroy what made Europe great in the first place.

Speculation is swirling as to what the Federal Reserve might do next. None of the likely next steps are terribly promising.

A successful economy depends on innovative entrepreneurs who are willing to take large risks in return for the chance at great profits.

Central banks are in the business of price controls through monetary policy. But, when monetary policy fails, as it is doing now, central banks may look toward more broad forms of price controls as well.

California is on the verge of increasing the statewide minimum wage to $15, from $10. According to one pro-minimum wage policy advisor, "It would mean a raise for one of every three workers in the state."

Due to over prescription of legal opiates, many patients become addicted and end up turning to illegal opiates like heroin. Overdoses and other tragedies soon follow.