Money and Banks

Mises's "regression theorem" demonstrates that money must have a preexisting demand as a commodity. What does that tell us about the hype over proposed digital currencies? Timothy Terrell explains.

Dinesh D'Souza's new book on the moral conundrum of success is one of the best popular treatments on the cultural meaning of prosperity to appear in many years. Reviewed by Jeffrey Tucker.

A repeal of the inheritance tax would help everyone, even those like this author who are not likely to be taxed under present law. George Reisman makes the case.

Real "credit crunch" is threatening on the horizon, writes Hans Sennholz, and it could gravely encumber the American economy.

The inflation suffered by the colony of Rhode Island during the early eighteenth century is well-described by the word "wanton." Especially since the engineers of this inflation were the Wanton brothers, John and William, Governor and Deputy Governor of the colony at the time.

Medical Savings Accounts promised market incentives in health insurance. Congress didn't renew them, but Dale Steinreich argues they weren't so great anyway.

If the economy is slowing, argue some economists, the Fed should lower rates and flood the market with credit. Gene Callahan disagrees.

Kirzner's new book, reviewed by Robert Murphy, continues in his role of elaborating and, at times, correcting the work of his cherished mentors, Mises and Hayek. 

The eminent position of the American dollar in world trade and finance undoubtedly justifies a modest trade deficit, writes Hans Sennholz. But not one this large.

 If a corporation were to engage in the deceit that is the government's daily business, the SEC would intervene with severity, says Hans Sennholz