Category: Economy
We Can’t ‘Grow Our Way Out’ of Debt
Total US debt now approaches $74 trillion. The economy that supports this debt has grown steadily, but nowhere near fast enough to keep up with it.
In the Next Crisis, Both Warren and Trump Will Push Towards More Inflation
We are in an Inflate-or-Die trap now — more debt, more phoney prices, and more fake money.
What to do When Inflation Hits the Economy Soon
The end of the stock market boom is unpredictable. But each passing day brings us a day closer to when it will crash and burn.
Top Stock Picks for Our Investment Future
In a country of 5 million people, able to feed 50 million in a hungry world, food production remains a strong.
The Longest-Running Bull Market in History Won’t Last Much Longer
The bull stock market has suffered through a couple rough days. Trade wars…impeachment…recession warnings… — commentators look for explanations.
Auto Financing Forces Poor Buyers Deeper Into Debt Than Ever Before
Today, the cash buyer is rare. The auto dealers who make most of their money from financing cars, not from selling them scarcely give him the time of day.
Soviet Catastrophe Paints Grim Picture of America’s Future
There was a time, believe it or not, when economists wouldn’t presume to tell us what interest rates should be. They were ‘moral philosophers’ who merely observed and tried to understand.
How Investors Profit When Democracy Stumbles
We’re seeing what can only be described as manipulation of democracy. And this creates huge uncertainty — but also opportunity — for investors.
Interest Rates Should Be Discovered, Not Made
The US is overworking in many ways worse off than he was in the 1970s. We spend twice as much time to put a roof over his head and wheels under his feet.
The Average Man Is Worse off Today Than He Was in 1970
Today we turn back to our grim work…connecting the dots…trying to figure out what is really going on.
Reflecting on Our Legacy Before We Die
Our formula for real economic progress is one of our many insights economists chose to ignore.
Chinese Dragon Runs Out of Puff: What Now for Investors?
Someone has to hold China to account. And China will be the one who will either lose or reform. The Chinese dragon is running out of puff.
Post-1971 Dollar Continues to Distort the Economy
Our post-1971 money system still continues to distort the economy . It is based on fake money that represents no wealth and
measures badly.
Brexit News: Why a Victory for BoJo is a Victory for New Zealand
Is BoJo right? Free movement of goods and people between New Zealand, Australia and the UK could provide much-needed trade and export growth.
The Deep State Runs the American Empire
What do these foxes want? Money. Power. Status. The usual.