Thanks, Government — Nearly Half of Puerto Rico Is Still without Power
Governments continue to place obstacles in the way of the private-sector people who are inclined to help.
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What Has QE Wrought?
In the wake of QE, it will be no easy task to correct for all the mal-investments, and excessive debt, and provide for all the unfunded liabilities.
The Real Relationship Between Capitalism and the Environment
The data suggests that as capitalism advances, so does the quality of the physical environment.
These Are the Top Risks We Face in 2018
The “Krugman con” is like a “sword of Damocles,” which — while not always visible — hangs over the actions of all states, businesses and individuals.
Are Crude Oil Prices Becoming Immune to Geopolitics?
It no longer seems to be the case that a few countries can control oil prices. In other words, cartels are being even less influential in oil markets.
Will the Dollar Survive the Rise of the Yuan and the End of the Petrodollar?
The dollar’s hegemony is being directly challenged by China, which is not shy about promoting her own currency as her preferred settlement medium.
The GOP’s Tax Reform Offers No Relief from the Inflation Tax
Ongoing inflation offers the state many opportunities to collect even more from taxpayers.
The Constitution Does What it Was Written To Do — Expand Government Power
The purposely open-ended Commerce Clause and deliberately nebulous phrases such as “general welfare” are in there for a reason.
State of the Nation: Progressives, Conservatives, and Trump
One year into Trump’s term and one political constant remains: belief in and enforcement of intrusive government.
The Swiss Franc and The Euro: What Now?
Although the Swiss central bank has ended its 2011-2016 experiment of pegging the franc to the euro, highly interventionist monetary policy continues.
