Recently I have been frustrated by the controversy over whether Britain’s policy of austerity has led to a double dip recession in the UK. Progressive economists like Paul Krugman assert that a policy of austerity has been an utter failure, proving that government spending is needed to lift an economy out of malaise and put…
Archive | May, 2012
How My Naïve Perception of the Economics Profession Eventually Changed
It was my senior year of high school at Trinity Christian High School. I was required to write a 20-30 page senior thesis throughout the year in order to graduate, and that thesis was required to outline 3 things: my personal religious beliefs, a defense/argument for a particular issue, and (most importantly) how my worldview…
A gold standard will not limit economic growth
Last week, Dr. Jeffrey Herbener (a professor of mine at Grove City College) testified before Congress on the issue of the Federal Reserve and sound money. Among many things, here is one particular statement he made in his written testimony that often proves quite contentious:
“The primary step in monetary reform, then, is to turn…
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Reality TV Inventor Loses Big to ‘Buy American’ Fallacy
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Unlearning Economics
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MIT Economist, Former IMF Chief Engages Ron Paul on Banking and Makes an Interventionist Mistake
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The Monopoly Bogeyman
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How My Naïve Perception of the Economics Profession Eventually Changed
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Tenets of Economic Faith
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Economics as Religion: The Paradox of Self-Interest
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Waging War on Work
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The Dark Side of Monetary Inflation
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In Praise of Speculators
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Chris A: With due respect Nicholas, I think is has zero int...
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Nicholas Freiling: Chris, What effect do you think economic inter-...
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David: Doesn't the Fed increase the money supply by purc...
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