U.S. Economy

What are the things that undermine and ultimately destroy an economy and our standard of living? Dr. Mark Thornton presents seven reasons why our economy is deteriorating.

A non-exhaustive review of government spending over the last quarter century.

While the Fed continues its “two percent” charade, the central bank has been inflating the US economy into ruin. The latest Fed capers will not end well.

The excitement of DOGE’s early days has mostly dissipated, in large part because Republicans still completely accept the fallacious paradigm of their progressive opponents about how all these government programs are providing necessary services for the American people.

It is an article of faith in mainstream economics that an economy cannot grow without a growing money supply. Yet, that is a false narrative, as increasing the supply of money over time ultimately sparks inflation and triggers business cycles.

Prominent central bankers have given conflicting statements concerning gold. What soaring gold prices might indicate is that the world is now turning to gold.

Even as historians have softened on their outlook on Hoover, they usually still manage to avoid the obvious connection between interventionism and lack of economic recovery.

Politicians in both parties are promising to address the affordability crisis. But neither is focusing on, or even discussing, the true causes. Here’s what they are and how to fix them.

One of the most enduring myths of American history is that Herbert Hoover was a laissez-faire advocate who “did nothing” while the US economy slid into depression. How did he gain this undeserved reputation?

Neither Congress nor President Trump speak anymore about a balanced budget. Instead, the Republicans and Democrats compete with each other to see who can spend the most.