Money and Banks

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Frank Shostak

A common belief among economists is that the central bank determines what interest rates should be. But is that accurate? Indeed, there is more to the story.

George Ford Smith

When the bankers called for a central bank in the US, they claimed to only want a way to stop bank runs. It turns out that they wanted—and got—much more. The permanent regime of inflation and asset bubbles is the result.

Jane L. Johnson

A recent fraudulent check-kiting scheme featured on TikTok bears resemblance to some of the "free money" schemes that have been coming from the Federal Reserve.

Mark Thornton

The so-called great minds in economics and finance claim that gold is a “barbarous relic” or a “shiny,” worthless rock. Gold is neither. Despite the steady attacks on its integrity, gold remains a good place to put one's money.