How Central Banks Stoke Stock Prices
There are two important ways through which the central bank and its effectively inflationary machinations influence stock prices.
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This Bishop Hates Capitalism so Much, He’s Praising the Anti-Christian Chinese Regime
There is a long history of sympathetic Western intellectuals traveling to foreign socialist lands — deciding they've discovered paradise on earth.
Stop Blaming Mexican Violence on American Guns
It's a myth that most illegal guns in Mexico are from the United States. It's also hard to see how Mexican gun control has helped ordinary Mexicans.
Do Public Unions Make Police More Dangerous?
Research supports the idea that police unions contribute to greater amounts of officer misconduct.
Why Revisionist History Is Important
In the general culture “revisionist historian” is a term of abuse. But that is what we do. Revising history is our job.
Central Bank Musical Chairs
Reversing trillions of dollars of securities purchases will create turmoil. And now that price inflation is in equation, the ride will be bumpy.
The State’s Odd Definition of “Consent”
"Consenting" to something while being detained by police is a bit like "consenting" to hand over your wallet when a mugger pulls a gun.
Is Money Creation Fueling the Stock Market Surge?
In order then to have a general increase in prices, all other things being equal, there must be an increase first in the money supply.
Guns and Schools: Can the Market do Better?
People want safe neighborhoods and schools, which is just another way to say there is a market for them.
End the Drug War for These Very Practical Reasons
Drug addiction is indeed a serious problem. But the war on drugs does not lessen this problem, nor does it address the core issues leading to addiction.
