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Market Efficiency vs. Bureaucratic Expansion: A Critical Comparison

With the Trump administration ushering in a new class of bureaucrats under the auspices of private businessmen, it’s worth recalling why the phrase “government efficiency” is an oxymoron. As the Austrian School of Economics stresses, the key difference between business and bureaucracy is the ability to measure profitability. The following article was originally published by […]

Trump’s Immigration Long Game

Trump‘s border policy was one of the most controversial issues that made him the center of national attention during the news cycle leading up to the 2016 election. His radical and unashamed defense of the American border was shocking to many Republicans and Democrats alike. He seemed to have stepped away from the American ideal […]

Can Government Stimulus Truly Prevent Recessions?

Conventional wisdom says that the government can help (or is even required to) stimulate the economy, especially during a recession. As mounting evidence grows for a recession happening right now, it’s worth examining how this conventional wisdom is completely wrong and backwards. The government is typically the primary cause of recessions.

States Move to Fortify Precious Metals Policies

Legislators in Virginia and Wyoming are taking steps to safeguard gold and silver ownership as part of a broader effort to help citizens preserve their wealth against a weakening dollar. In Virginia, House Bill 2336—introduced by Del. Amanda Batten (96-R)—would extend the state’s sales tax exemption on precious metals purchases until 2032. Currently, Virginia’s exemption […]

Money Supply Growth Surges to 27-Month High Amid Inflation Concern

Today’s mainstream political narrative would have you believe that inflation is permanently cooling. The data tells a different story, with the money supply growing faster now than it has for more than the last two years.

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 […]

America’s $3.5 Trillion Deficit: A Fiscal Crisis in the Making

2025 is staged for a record-breaking year of debt. Although the incoming Trump administration projects an attitude of fiscal responsibility, drastic action will need to be taken to stave off adding trillions to the national debt. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of […]

What does MV = PQ Mean for America?

As prices rise and economic uncertainty becomes a daily reality, many Americans are left grappling with the question: how did we get here? With inflation eating away at purchasing power, the need for a sound monetary policy has never been more pressing. In these turbulent times, the insights of Nobel laureate Milton Friedman shine brightly. […]

Exploring the Flaws of Supply-Side Economics

Donald Trump’s decisive electoral victory has legitimized a new conservative populist economic agenda. While there is great promise in parts of this agenda, it could easily go off rails and devolve into misguided state action. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter […]

Peter Schiff: Trump’s Tax Cuts Aren’t Enough

On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter discusses rising bond yields, government debt, and the economic implications of recent fiscal policies. He critiques the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency,” a recent  proposal for the government to load up on Bitcoin, and President-elect Trump’s economic rhetoric. Peter also argues that, despite the Fed’s failure […]