Week in Review: March 4, 2017
Both Trump and the Fed are relying on debt to keep their political agendas going.
Mises Wire
Stanley Fischer on Monetary “Rules” and the FOMC
The decision-making model at the Fed is top-notch. We know because Stanley Fischer tells us so.
Fed Ready to Hike Rates? Where They Stand.
The Fed is pushing hard for a rate hike. Here are Fed members' recent comments.
Trump’s Speech: a Budget-Busting Spending Spree
In his big speech this week, Trump announced a lot of new federal spending. Naturally, the voters loved it.
6 Steps Toward a More Sane Economic Policy
Any one of these steps — even partially implemented — would be a step in the right direction.
Hayek on Fake News
"Fake news" was as a dominant theme of the 2016 US presidential campaign and has been in the public eye since. To the libertarian, this isn't news.
Herbert Spencer: Protectionism Is “Aggressionism”
Protectionism only "protects" by having the state attack property rights through higher taxes or prohibitions on those who wish to trade freely.
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Surge Is Unlikely to Change Anything
Emmanuel Macron is telling everyone what they want to hear. But what France needs isn't popular at all: a big dose of free markets.
“Surprisingly Strong Economy”: Atlanta GDP Forecast Dives
The strong economy narrative just can't catch a break.
