Does the Fed Follow Its Own Rules?
The central bank is unlikely to follow rules like the Taylor Rule because they are fundamentally political organizations with their own agendas.
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The Tragedy of the Commons in the Courtroom
Since using the court system costs them nothing, police and prosecutors have an incentive to load up the court system with non-violent "crimes."
Richard Cantillon Is Sleepless in Seattle
Cheap money and Seattle's capital-fueled boom means Seattle may soon achieve Peak Skyscraper status.
Will Our Grandchildren Work Only Four Hours Per Day?
If capitalists have their way, we may be looking at a future of 20-hour work weeks while producing a higher standard of living.
Recent Fed Speeches
The FOMC meeting is over and various Fed officials are back on the speaking circuit. Here is a summary of recent comments.
Jeff Sessions’s Reefer Madness
Jeff Sessions's war against marijuana legalization will do nothing to fight crime or improve health.
A Theory of Entrepreneurship and Institutional Uncertainty
What is the relationship between entrepreneurs and uncertainty? Two Austrian economists explore the issue in this new journal article.
Money Supply Growth Fell to a 104-Month Low in May
Money supply growth has fallen to some of the lowest levels seen since 2008.
After Brexit: Germany and the EU Will Look to Asia
The importance of Asia as a trade partner will drive future EU and German policy.
Trump Turns Back the Clock With Cold War Cuba U-Turn
President Trump said Friday that his new policy would be nothing short of “regime change” for Cuba.
