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The Illusion of Wealth

The Illusion of Wealth

Wealth is one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern society.  Politicians speak of “growing the economy” as if … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on March 2, 2025March 21, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Illusion of Wealth

The Great Money Heist

The Great Money Heist

Theft is punished for good reason. It’s a grave problem when those sworn to protect property engage in theft themselves.  … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on February 4, 2025March 18, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Great Money Heist

Manufactured Collapse

Manufactured Collapse

Inflation reshapes the economy in ways that don’t affect everyone equally.  While some gain temporary benefits, many suffer from the … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on February 2, 2025March 19, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on Manufactured Collapse

The Chains of Intervention

The Chains of Intervention

True prosperity arises from unpolluted economics—an unhampered, freely functioning market.  When private property and voluntary exchange are respected, wealth and … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 26, 2025March 19, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Chains of Intervention

The Meltdown of Wealth

The Meltdown of Wealth

The state has found a way to grow its power and wealth without limit, all while hiding its actions in … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 25, 2025March 20, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Meltdown of Wealth

The Silent Theft

The Silent Theft

The state no longer faces meaningful constraints on its power or its spending.  Under the gold standard, any increase in … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 19, 2025March 20, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Silent Theft

The Flimsy Foundation

The Flimsy Foundation

Paper money is light.  It’s easy to carry and convenient for large transactions.  Unlike gold, it doesn’t weigh you down … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 4, 2025March 21, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Flimsy Foundation

The Illusion of Value

The Illusion of Value

Resistance to direct taxation is widespread, yet counterfeiting by another name—money printing—faces little opposition.  The truth is stark: printing more … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 1, 2025March 21, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism, Subjective Value1 Comment on The Illusion of Value

Strings Attached

Strings Attached

The idea that capitalism inherently causes business cycles is a persistent myth.  Critics often blame free markets for the economic … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on December 30, 2024March 22, 2025Categories Economics, Business Cycle, Inflation, Money, Statism

Doomed Dollars

Doomed Dollars

When trust in fiat money collapses, the foundation of the monetary system erodes.  Governments running perpetual deficits and printing … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on December 29, 2024March 22, 2025Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on Doomed Dollars

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  • The Political Business Cycle 50 Years Later May 10, 2025
    William Nordhaus coined the term “Political Business Cycle” a half-century ago. The idea was that government authorities, particularly the central bank, would manipulate the economy to correspond with election cycles, a practice that continues to this day.
    Dale Steinreich
  • Why Elon Musk Is Right: The Case Against Subsidizing Amtrak May 10, 2025
    Amtrak is always on the verge of reviving intercity rail traffic in the US, or at least that is what politicians want us to believe. The truth is that the case for defunding Amtrak has never been stronger.
    J.D. Wong
  • The Gold-Silver Ratio May 10, 2025
    Mark Thornton digs into the gold-silver ratio—its wild swings, its history, and what it might mean for investors and the world at large.
    Mark Thornton
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