Will the Crazy Global Debt Bubble Ever End?
If the debt burden is large enough, at some point, even a 0.1% interest rate becomes unaffordable.
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Week in Review: June 3, 2017
Political agendas like the Paris Agreement must take into account costs, benefits, and economic reality. "Science" doesn't dictate good policy.
Studying the Climate Doesn’t Make You an Expert on Economics and Politics
One need not have any opinion about climate science at all to see that the Paris Climate Agreement relies on very bad planning and very bad economics.
Why Do Half-Measures Work for Markets, But Not for Socialism?
Socialists tell us that socialism won't work unless it's total and pure. Fortunately, even partial and halfway pro-market reforms work quite well.
Week in Review: May 20, 2017
The tsunami of government spending and easy-money monetary policy shows no sign of letting up.
Brexit Has Put EU Politicians in Panic Mode
The UK is in a much better negotiating position than the EU, and the EU knows it.
The UK Should Lead the Way on Free Trade
The UK should stop letting itself be blackmailed by the EU, and should simply embrace unilateral free trade.
Week in Review: May 6, 2017
Donald Trump had a good week in Washington. Unfortunately, good news for politicians is often bad news for Americans.
Venezuela Before Chavez: A Prelude to Socialist Failure
The roots of Venezuela's failed regime can be found even before Hugo Chávez took office.
China’s Plan to Subvert the Global Dollar Standard
Are China and Russia prepared to escalate the financial war with America? It won't be easy, but they're increasingly motivated to do so.
