Americans Are Addicted to Homeownership, and the Government is the Pusher
"Sure, it's nice that homeownership forces people to build equity in an asset, even if it is a profoundly crappy asset."
Money and Banks
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Will Cryptocurrencies Pass the Market Test?
It is not enough to have an established purchasing power. A particular thing — to be used as money — must also pass the market selection process.
De-Homogenizing Cryptocurrencies
Over 1000 different cryptocurrencies exist, and their uses and values can vary considerably.
Los precios de los activos también son precios
La inflación está viva y coleando, y actualmente se está desatando el aumento de los precios de los activos.
More on Interest Rates and Time Preference
Currently observed negative yields on some European corporate bonds supposedly runs contrary to the positive time preference theory. How can this be?
I Have Doubts About Bitcoin
The quantity of money is certainly important. But so is its quality.
Dr. Lucas Engelhardt on Why the Fed Should Scare Us
Jeff Deist and Lucas Engelhardt discuss the monetary policy landscape.
What Gives Cryptocurrencies Their Value
The value of cryptocurrencies comes fundamentally from what you can do with them.
What Determines a Currency’s Rate of Exchange?
An important factor in setting the purchasing power of money is the supply of money.
The Digital Revolution Has Empowered Central Banks
All the hype cannot hide the fact that this digital revolution has not delivered the increase in prosperity of previous technological revolutions.
