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Why the US President Loves “Inflation”?
The president has declared that he loves inflation. What economic fallacies is he likely adopting that leads to this conclusion?
Bond Market Sell Off: Welcome to the “Titanic Effect”
Because government monetary authorities have been interfering with interest rates for decades, investors have no more confidence in the bond markets, as they expect more interference and more unpredictability.
The Musk Trillionaire Panic Is a Distraction
Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire has triggered a familiar round of progressive outrage. But the imprecise focus on wealth distribution obscures the real issue: how much of modern wealth is acquired through politics rather than production.
Real Wages Fell for the Second Month as Price Inflation Surged
Sure, the earnings average was up year over year, but prices increased more than earnings did. In fact, price inflation hit a 38-month high in May.
My 40 Year War on Psychiatry
Hooking people on bogus labels and antidepressants has already ruined too many American lives. Passing out millions more psychiatric Purple Hearts will not make this nation happier or more sane.
Are All Billionaires Thieves or Can One Legitimately Earn Wealth?
According to AOC and Bernie Sanders, it is impossible for someone to obtain a billion dollars of income by any means beyond theft. How much of a mega-income is due to entrepreneurial profit and how much is a wealth transfer?
Why Justice Mattered to Rothbard
Economists like Harold Demsetz and Ronald Coase based their property rights views on utilitarianism. Murray Rothbard based his on justice.
The Ignoramus-in-Chief Declares: “I Love the Inflation”
That wasn’t a misquote; Trump actually said _I love the inflation—_do take a moment to let that sink in.
Raising Interest Rates Does Not Counter Inflation
When inflation surges, the first thing on the government’s agenda is for the Federal Reserve to try to force up interest rates. However, as Frank Shostak writes, that might not be the best strategy.
Moloch in the Regulatory State
Regulatory systems are infamous for creating “traps” that seem to be impervious to reform. Regulators seek to “drain the swamp,” but, instead, find themselves up to their necks in alligators.
The Influence and Significance of Human Action After 75 Years
Human Action is a guide to civilized social life which elucidates the laws of reality that apply if human persons are to engage in peaceful and prosperous social cooperation under the division of labor.
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