Tag: Debt
America Will Not Be Great Forever
We take it for granted that America will remain a great country. But debt, inflation, and foreign policy mistakes are putting its superpower status at risk.
New Rules for the New Decade
It’s a new year and a new decade. What does the road ahead look like for the American economy? If the past is any indication, it’s more debt and lies.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Alan Greenspan is a name you will surely recognise. His tenure at the Federal Reserve saw the rise of easy-money policies. Here are the consequences.
How the Rich Contribute to Economic Growth
Let’s face it: we admire the rich almost as much as we envy them. But during this Christmas season, does their spending actually benefit the rest of us?
Negative Interest Rates Don’t Increase Overall Wealth
As interest rates drop, borrowing increases. It becomes easier and easier to get into debt. But is this addiction a healthy one?
Negative Interest Rates Could Be the New Normal
Just a generation ago, negative interest rates would have been unthinkable. But that’s the reality we’re seeing today, with dire consequences.
The U.S. Economy Sees Rising Inflation
Inflation is rising in the United States, fuelled by low interest rates and fake money. How much more can the economy bear?
Reflecting on the Creation of the Funny Money Standard
It’s a sad day. Paul Adolph Volcker, the last honest chairman of the Fed, has just passed away. America certainly needed more men like him.
Another Era of Economic Advancement
Is the American economy in the late stages of a boom? We’re seeing negative interest rates, mounting debt, and sinking consumer confidence.
Trump Isn’t Capable of Real Evil
Donald Trump is facing an avalanche of problems. The Chinese refuse to deal with him. The Democrats want to impeach him. Could things get any worse?
How the Government Tries to Control Economic Woes
It’s a controversial question: can the government do enough to influence the economy? If history is any indication, they often get it wrong.
Printing More Money Could Lead to Financial Calamity
Need to fund more government spending? The easiest way is to increase debt by printing more money. But is this a recipe for disaster?
Central Banks Create Money out of Nowhere
Central banks are treating money as if it grows on trees. They are obsessed about lowering interest rates and raising debt levels, with dire consequences…
The US Is Throwing Money at Trivial Problems
America spends so much money on frivolous things. Military interventions, global espionage, quid pro quo arrangements. Here’s why it’s so wasteful…
America Abandoned the Values That Made It Great
America used to be brave, innovative and great. Sadly, its downward slide is accelerating. Here’s why we’re paying the price…