Bill Bonner

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Since founding Agora Inc. in 1979, Bill Bonner has found success and garnered camaraderie in numerous communities and industries. A man of many talents, his entrepreneurial savvy, unique writings, philanthropic undertakings, and preservationist activities have all been recognized and awarded by some of America’s most respected authorities. Along with Addison Wiggin, his friend and colleague, Bill has written two New York Times best-selling books, Financial Reckoning Day and Empire of Debt. Both works have been critically acclaimed internationally. With political journalist Lila Rajiva, he wrote his third New York Times best-selling book, Mobs, Messiahs and Markets, which offers concrete advice on how to avoid the public spectacle of modern finance.

We Took the Road From Virtue to Manipulation

America was once a nation of financial virtue. We remember the last president who endeavoured to do what was right…and the madness that came after…

We’re in an Age of Technological Stupidity

Advancements in technology no longer make our lives better. Instead, they waste our time and money. Just look at the tidal wave of distractions around us.

Federal Reserve Sinks Into Funny-Money ‘Normalcy’

The Federal Reserve knows that the fake boom depends on more and more fake money. It’s a reckless addiction, and here’s why it won’t stop.

The Forces That Degenerate an Empire

We tend to take the dominance of America’s empire for granted. It’s big, benevolent, and eternal. But, increasingly, there are signs of decay.

America Hasn’t Always Run Huge Deficits

We tend to take debt and deficits for granted. But, believe it or not, America did not always play it so loose and fast with the economy.

The Eerie Political Similarities Between America and Argentina

We think of America and Argentina as being polar opposites. One is a strong nation. The other is struggling. But the differences are actually shrinking now.

Trump Did Not Save America From Decline

Look at the hard numbers. President Trump’s economy is actually worse off than Obama’s…during a recession. How can that be?

Trump Says American Decline Is Over

Trump is beating his chest and hailing the return of American supremacy. But is this true? Look closer, and you’ll find an uglier picture.

Inflationary Stimulus Won’t Solve the World’s Problems

Driven by fear of the coronovirus, China has injected $57 billion worth of liquidity into its economy. Here’s why it’s a mistake.

‘Hidden’ Inflation Isn’t Really Hiding at All

Inflation is about prices inching up as time goes by. A certain amount is needed for a healthy economy. But what happens if there’s too much inflation?

Modern Monetary Theory Is Accepted Among Government Economists

Inflation has increasingly become the norm in economic policy. Just look at how easily both China and America have embraced this drug.

Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Fear in the World Economy

It’s impossible to miss the headlines. The virus pandemic has sparked fear throughout the world. What does the economic fallout look like?

The U.S. Government Will Continue Drowning In Debt

The accumulation of debt is probably the greatest national security crisis in America. Why aren’t we talking about it more?

Paper Money Is the Means for Modern Inflation

Inflation is the great destroyer of monetary value. Yet, at various times throughout history, governments have welcomed it. Here’s why.

The 2020s Will Look a Lot Like the 1970s

In the 1970s, interest rates fell, debt escalated, and inflation skyrocketed. Are we seeing a repeat of what’s come before?