Can Yellen Keep the Boom Going?
Sometimes, pouring more easy money into a late-stage economic boom can keep it going just a little longer. Can Yellen pull this off?
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Panel: Survive and Thrive Financially
How can liberty-minded Americans move toward more freedom in our lifetime? Watch this panel discussion from our recent event in San Diego.
“Surprisingly Strong Economy”: Atlanta GDP Forecast Dives
The strong economy narrative just can't catch a break.
Prospering in the Age of Artisanal Money
Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents' Bankers, on protecting yourself from the next global crisis.
High Prices Don’t Cause Economic Bubbles
Bubbles aren't created by price increases. They're created by central-bank induced misallocation of resources.
Minouche Shafik: Apologist for the Experts
The global bureaucrats are noticing that the masses are becoming disillusioned with "the experts." And they feel the need to combat the trend.
Which is Worse — A Trade Surplus or a Trade Deficit?
Unlike commodity money, fiat currencies allow persistent trade imbalances which cause grave discrepancies in income, consumption, and investment.
Debt Isn’t a Problem — Easy-Money Policies Are the Problem
Debt can be a big factor in economic busts. But, the problem isn't debt. The problem is the easy-money policies behind the debt.
The “New Normal” of Ultra-Low Interest Rates
After nine years of unwarranted and irrational monetary policy, some people are taking the current monetary regime as normal and natural.
“Real Wealth” vs. the Boom-Bust Cycle
In a boom-bust economy, there is real wealth, and there is bubble wealth. Economic busts are a "cleansing mechanism" that clears out the bubble wealth.
