Fed Wisdom and the Magnificent Seven
In this week's episode, Mark takes a quick look back at Fed wisdom in the year 2000 versus 2024.
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The Fed Claims the Banking System is “Sound and Resilient.” The Banks’ Balance Sheets Say Otherwise
In a recent statement, the Federal Reserve declared that US banks are "sound and resilient," but a lot of markets, including real estate, testify to a very different situation.
Social Insecurity: It’s Not Wrong to be Concerned about Facts
Social Security is headed for reduced benefits, and no amount of political rhetoric or even tax increases will solve that problem. The numbers do not lie.
Understanding the Trump Phenomenon: It’s Not What the Elites Think
Political and economic elites predicted a doomsday scenario when Trump was elected in 2016, but the reality of his presidency didn’t come close to matching the apocalyptic rhetoric that accompanied it.
Does Government Spending and Money Expansion Create New Wealth or Destroy It?
Government efforts to expand “aggregate demand” involve new spending and money creation. In reality, these activities destroy wealth in the name of expanding it.
The Government Is Making the Economy Appear Better than It Is
By borrowing money and “creating” new jobs, the government is creating the illusion of a strong economy. This does not end well.
Babylon Bee Deserves Krugman’s Nobel Prize
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan and Tho are joined by Mises Institute Fellow Jonathan Newman to discuss economic fake news, featuring a cameo by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.
Rethinking Keynesian Theory: Debunking Interest Rates and Inflation Myths
Because Keynesian theory has triumphed in the economics world, people are subject to the worst kind of government intervention in the economy. Debunking Keynes is the first step toward economic sanity.
Does Government Spending and Money Expansion Create New Wealth or Destroy It?
Government efforts to expand “aggregate demand” involve new spending and money creation. In reality, these activities destroy wealth in the name of expanding it.
