Unearned Money
‘It’s not the money; it’s the principle of the thing.’
Commentary
Another Kick in the Pants
Today’s elections could set in motion many different squabbles, challenges…trends and countertrends. But what they won’t affect are the two things that matter most — money and war.
A Magical Way to Live
Didn’t Nixon and Friedman make one of the biggest mistakes in US history, when in 1971, they introduced their new, disappearing money? And isn’t that part of the problem?
Sultan in a Madhouse
If the rate of inflation goes much above 2%, the people begin to gripe. Inflation has been running hot for many years. And the losses — to consumers — are cumulative.
Doomsday Prospectus
‘Oh, and by the way…it could be the end of all life as we know it. But don’t bother coming after us. We warned you.’
Keep on Truckin’
We’re all richer, in many ways, than the Sun King. But no one puffs out his chest and struts down the street, thinking of how much richer he is than Louis 14th.
