Six Graphs that Reveal Big Problems for Student and Auto Loans
Modern monetary policy: a trillion dollars of housing debt has been replaced by a trillion dollars (or more) of student and auto loan debt.
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Are Central Banks Worthy of Trust?
Mark Carney seeks to defend the trustworthiness of the banking industry. He misses the systematic problem of central banking.
Money Supply Growth Falls to 17-month Low in February
Growth rates in the money supply have fallen each month since October.
Understanding Money Creation and the Trade Balance
In the floating exchange rate framework, by means of monetary policy coordination central banks can create the illusion of currency stability.
How Central Bankers See Themselves
Central bankers position themselves as heroically saving the global economy, while blind to the fact they are the real problem.
How the Fed Operates — And Why It’s a Problem
Central bankers often claim their tinkering with the money supply is but a small intervention, but in reality, it sets the boom-bust cycle in motion.
By Itself, a Chinese Sell-Off in US Debt Won’t Imperil the Dollar
The Federal Reserve has a lot more to do with the strength of the dollar than the Chinese state.
Monetary Showdown: European Version
There's a looming battle between the monetary status quo and the populist political trends.
How Central Banks Enable the Money-Creation Process
While it is true that private banks initiate the money-creation process, it is central banks that make the the whole process possible.
Central Bank Embrace of Blockchain is All About Control
Central banks talk about systemic efficiency and "tax evasion" in their war on currency alternatives. But it's really about control.
