U.S. Economy

An interview with Dr. Mark Thornton on the View Point radio program.

As anger builds at the arrogance of central bankers, it’s becoming ever clearer that there is no plan for monetary policy to return to “normal.” As Robert Murphy explained at our recent event in Houston, the Fed’s magic trick just won’t work.

Thanks to our bankrupt economic policies, faith in our regime will soon be shaken whether we like it or not. Fortunately, we don't need a majority to make some changes for the better.

Global markets are showing they can't handle even a tiny bit of tightening by the Federal Reserve, and other central banks are doubling down on rock-bottom interest rates. After six years of "recovery" can we ever abandon endless easy money?

The United States is notable for incarcerating a very large portion of its population compared to other countries. Surprisingly, this may increase homicide rates and lead to enclaves of ex-cons which would help explain why so many homicide victims have criminal records, writes Justin Murray.

On this week’s episode, we feature a talk by Dr. Ron Paul at the Mises Circle in Houston.

A guest panel featuring Daniel McAdams, Larry Beane, Sandra Klein, Andrew Widener, and Bill Haynes.

Recorded at the Mises Circle in Houston, Texas, on 30 January 2016.

Barron's is writing about skyscrapers and the Skyscraper Curse. They also quote me on the subject.

Mark Thornton is interviewed on the RT program, "Boom Bust". He discusses malinvestments stimulated by artificially lowered interest rates.