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Shostak: The ECB Fears Deflation, But You Should Not
The European Central Bank plans to ramp up its own version of quantitative easing because it fears deflation. But deflation really means an increase in real wealth and an end to many malinvestments.
The ECB Fears Deflation, But You Should Not
The European Central Bank plans to ramp up its own version of quantitative easing because it fears deflation. But deflation really means an increase in real wealth and an end to many malinvestments.
Europe Joins the QE Party
The European Central Bank is ramping up its easy-money policies in an effort to spur inflation, which it hopes will improve the economy.
Europe Joins the QE Party
The European Central Bank is ramping up its easy-money policies in an effort to spur inflation, which it hopes will improve the economy. The wealthy and powerful will benefit from this, but most everyone else is in big trouble.
Investing in Cash: The First Step toward 100 Percent-Reserve Banking
A new survey by American Express reveals that 29 percent of Americans keep at least some of their "savings" in cash.
Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy—and What We Can Do About It by Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames
Money is an odd book. “Moderation” in the use of a bad measure is no virtue. If cyanide is poison, “drink in small doses” is not the appropriate response. Money falls exactly into this bad pattern.
Post Mortem on the Swiss Franc’s Euro-Peg
The Swiss central bank's decision to let the Swiss franc find its market value (compared to the euro) was predictable, yet it has caused instability for Swiss markets. Meanwhile, the peg never helped the Swiss economy.
The Natural Rate of Interest Rule
This article reviews the Fed’s performance with particular emphasis on its contribution to the 2008 crisis and then suggests an alternative policy which, had it been in place would have dampened the most recent boom and bust.
