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Why do mainstream economists suddenly think clearly when it comes to tariffs—but abandon logic elsewhere? Mark Thornton unpacks why even Krugman and Marx agree...
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Why do mainstream economists suddenly think clearly when it comes to tariffs—but abandon logic elsewhere? Mark Thornton unpacks why even Krugman and Marx agree...
This is a rendition of Leonard Read‘s famous, “I, Pencil,” but with a new twist: tariffs now restrict the importation of producers‘ goods needed...
People claim to support “equal opportunity” over the idea of equal outcomes, but when one examines both concepts, it becomes obvious that neither is...
Trump has tried to claim that he favors “Main Street over Wall Street.” Unfortunately, by pushing aggressive low-interest-rate monetary policy, Trump has put himself...
Advocates for more military spending tell us the taxpayer must pay to expand the US’s nuclear arsenal. Because of China. In truth, the US’s arsenal...
Central banks usually don’t admit their guilt in the destruction of money, but the Bank of England unwittingly comes clean. Original Article: “The Bank of...
Most socialists are not misguided about how to have a prosperous economy, for that is not their goal. Original Article: “Socialism Isn’t about Creating Economies....
The latest from the world of social media is the role of “influencers.” There is a perfectly good economic explanation for their popularity. Original...
In this episode, Mark looks at the far away minor issue of the impact of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Even though they have switched from...
With commercial banks exposed by the recent bailouts, Americans question whether “their money” is truly safe despite the promises of FDIC insurance. Jeff and...