Why Stabilization Policy is Destabilizing
The call for "price stabilization" was part of the recent Republican debate. Despite its attractive appearance, having the Fed try to "stabilize prices" is a very bad idea.
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Limitless Money and the Limitless Fed
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 23, 2023. Includes audience Q&A period.
There Is No Fed Magic Trick to Achieve a Soft Landing
There are no more rabbits for the Fed monetary magicians to pull out of their hats. In an economy addicted to artificially low interest rates, any more moves by the Fed will trigger an economic downturn.
Touch-and-Go
Will the economy take off and perform much better than anyone anticipates? Don't bet on it.
Bank CEOs Have Their Heads in the Clouds
No matter the situation, bank CEOs believe that the Big Score is just around the corner. Then reality hits.
Are Workers Being Paid Their Product? Watch Out for Misleading Charts
Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to show why you should be wary of charts coming from agenda-driven institutions,
Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods
Autoworkers are angry at their working situation and are striking for higher wages and a shorter work week. Their anger is misdirected.
The Central Bank Policy Interest Rate vs the Natural Rate
While central banks use administered interest rates in hopes of emulating the natural rate, these efforts are always going to fail. Without free markets, there is no natural rate.
Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods
Autoworkers are angry at their working situation and are striking for higher wages and a shorter work week. Their anger is misdirected.
The Great Phony Disinflation Enters Its Finale
Supposedly, the "big news" is the decline of inflation. However, the monetary and political forces driving the latest bout of inflation have not gone away.
