Category: Debt
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?
The Federal Government Has Devalued the Dollar Since 1971
It’s shocking. Today’s dollar is worth only three cents of the pre-1971 dollar. How on earth did the American government get us to this point?
The Economy of the 2020s Is Shaping Up to Be as Bad That of the 1970s
The president says the economy has never been better. But wait! When compared to gold, stocks are now only worth only half their value of 20 years ago.
Eisenhower Predicted the Fall of the American Republic
When he left office in 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower had a grim warning: beware of the rise of an American military-industrial complex.
The Long and Winding Road to Bankruptcy
Do you remember how life was back in the early 1970s? The cost of living was more reasonable. Then money politics came into play and made everything harder.
Money-Printing, Increased Spending Devastate Financial Gains
Last week, stocks finished at an all-time high. But in terms of real money, stocks have been losing value since the start of the millennium.
The U.S. Peaked in the Late 20th Century
The United States once cultivated the world’s greatest economy. But it has already hit a brick wall, and signs of decline are evident.
No, the Government Won’t Go Out of Business
Running an empire is tough. Just ask Napoleon when he led his soldiers into frozen hell. Is the American government about to do the same thing?