The Next Generation of Currency Wars: Private vs. State-backed Crypto
The revolutionary nature of cryptocurrency is at risk as governments around the world aim to co-opt it.
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Torturer-in-Chief Turned Savior of Freedom?
George W. Bush waged a war against the Constitution and human rights. But since he's now anti-Trump, we're told he's a hero of freedom.
The Eternal Struggle Between the Merchant and the Bureaucrat
Civilization, it ought to be remembered, has been created by those men who have resisted power, not by those who have exercised it.
Europe’s Secession Problems Aren’t Going Away
As time goes on, it's going to be harder and harder for nation-states to defend the current configuration of their national borders.
Gas Station Hold-Up: Thieves Seize $59,000
In America, a person convicted of no crime is often deprived of all his money assets, in many cases resulting in the destruction of his business.
Can Trump and Rand Paul Save Healthcare?
Trump's new healthcare order is a good first step. But now new providers must overcome barriers imposed by decades of federal meddling.
What a Gold-Backed Yuan and Cryptocurrencies May Mean for the Dollar
China has wanted to unshackle itself from the dollar for a long time and now they’re giving yuan-denominated gold contracts a third try.
Krugman and the “Heroic” Fed
If Krugman had his way, government agencies would have unlimited powers to control the economy, since government agents know better than everyone else.
The Democracy of the Marketplace
The consumers, by their buying and abstention from buying, elect the entrepreneurs in a daily repeated plebiscite.
Seeking More QE for Japan — Abe Calls Snap Election
The Bank of Japan is even more committed than the Fed is to continued QE and easy money.
