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Would a 3rd Round of Quantitative Easing be a Charm?

By on March 7, 2012 in All Posts

Would a 3rd Round of Fed Quantitative Easing be a charm?
Matthew O’Brien, writing last week for The Atlantic, certainly feels it would be. Those who share his sentiments were disappointed when Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke in his hearing before Congress stated “monetary policy is not a panacea”, which many have interpreted as a sign…

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MIT Economist, Former IMF Chief Engages Ron Paul on Banking and Makes an Interventionist Mistake

By on January 9, 2012 in All Posts, Economic Theory, Economics in Media

Ron Paul’s economic philosophy and book End the Fed got some crucial publicity and thoughtful debate on Saturday. Simon Johnson, MIT economist and former IMF chief-economist,  wrote in the New York Times economics blog that more people should take Dr. Paul seriously. Unfortunately he advises Dr. Paul promote some very anti-free market, and counter-productive measures.…

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