While America Debates the $20 Bill, China Moves Closer to Gold
In spite of Ben Bernanke's assurances to the contrary, it is clear that China still sees gold as money.
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RIP, €500 Note
The ruling class of the euro zone has slightly backed off its plan to end use of the $500 note immediately.
The Euro Zone Embraces “Helicopter Money”
Europe may turn to "helicopter money" as an easy solution. The problem of deciding who gets the money isn't quite so simple.
James Grant Points Out US is Broke, Left Goes Nuts
Unfortunately for us, James Grant is right.
Minimum Wage: A Common Rhetorical Trick
Target may have increased starting wage levels within their company, but only a government can create and enforce a "minimum wage."
Why Don’t Bernie and Progressives Live Communally Here and Now?
In Ron Paul’s America, or Hans Hoppe’s private law society, voluntary “socialist” arrangements would be perfectly allowable and legal. But libertarian communities are never permitted in statist societies.
Slavery and Freedom
This is the fruit of free labor. It is able to create more wealth for everyone than slave labor once provided for the masters.
Jackson, not Hamilton, to be Replaced on US Currency
Why stop with Jackson? Let's ditch all the other politicians on US currency also.
The Sober Political Reality for Libertarians
Most Americans today are now reflexively progressive, meaning they want government to do something, rather than reflexively libertarian.
Is Laissez-Faire Too Radical for Brazilians?
Even if the Brazilian president is impeached, Brazil may still opt for the "safe" interventionism that has crippled the country for so long.
