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Industrial Policy’s Risky Revival
The American right, the progressive left, and politicians around the world have long been enamored with industrial policy. While it fell out of Americans’ favor for a time, industrial policy is making a resurgence in the Trump administration and accordingly must be refuted once again.
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A Brief History of US Tariffs
President Trump says he wants to be “The Tariff President,” fully embracing a longstanding and powerful tool in the economic arsenals of nations.
Printing Power: How Central Banks Fuel State Dominance
This week marks the 111th anniversary of the creation of the Federal Reserve, an institution that has primarily served the interests of the political class and its cronies. With the power to print money continually expanding, it’s worth analyzing the phenomena of central banking throughout history. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]
Seeking Refuge from Monetary Manipulation
Politicians frequently lament inflation and blame it on greedy private actors. What they fail to mention is that they intentionally create inflation to avoid the purported perils of falling prices. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter Schiff or SchiffGold.
The Constitution’s Complex Role in Shaping American Free Trade
Thanks in part to the Constitution, Americans are fortunate to live in one of the freest societies in history. As other economies, like Japan and China, continue to grow and challenge the dollar, we should be weary of protectionist narratives and remember that our government is not perfect when it comes to trade policy. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]
How the Secret Service Abandoned the Gold Standard
A US government operation led by the Secret Service from 1865 covertly dismantled the gold and silver currency system. This strategic move, propelled by two acts of Congress, was a cunning ploy that centralized economic power. A commentator from the Mises Institute explores the little-known involvement of the Secret Service in this historical development, and […]