Topic: International

Fiscal Policy, International, Monetary Policy, Sound Money Project

Is Argentine Disinflation Sustainable?

– April 26, 2024

“Milei’s lack of political support in Congress adds to the uncertainty surrounding his ability to successfully pass deregulatory reforms… it is premature to declare victory on the fiscal and inflationary fronts in Argentina.” ~Nicolás Cachanosky

Inflation, International, Monetary Policy

The New Zimbabwean ZiG: Sixth Time a Charm?

– April 25, 2024

“Even the most faithfully implemented commodity-backed money standard is fundamentally predicated on the integrity and competence of its overseers.” ~Peter C. Earle

Capitalism, Entrepreneurship, Free Markets, International

Breaking the Shackles of Socialism in Africa

– April 22, 2024

“A new generation of Africans (Wade labels them the Cheetah Generation) are rejecting socialism and embracing entrepreneurship and markets as the path to human flourishing.” ~Marcus Witcher

Authoritarianism, Classical Liberalism, International

Elon’s X Marks the Spot in Brazil

– April 19, 2024

“Brazil is facing its greatest struggle for freedom of speech since the end of the military regime… Freedom of speech has been effectively limited without due process, and contrary to the Constitution.” ~Ricardo Gomes

Fiscal Policy, International, Unemployment

Did Government Red Ink Make the US More Dynamic than Europe?

– April 1, 2024

“The new ‘reshuffling’ thesis of American recovery doesn’t make much sense on the evidence. It serves a convenient political purpose, helping to justify massive federal stimulus.” ~Jason Sorens

Economic Growth, Free Markets, International, Policy

China’s Economic Facade is Cracking

– March 25, 2024

“The country is reaping the whirlwind of conscious decisions on Beijing’s part over the past 15 years to embrace more state-centric economic policies.” ~Samuel Gregg

Free Trade, International, War and Peace

We Should Follow Lord Palmerston’s Example

– March 20, 2024

“It is past time to revisit the wisdom of Palmerston, Washington, and Jefferson: the United States should have no permanent allies. Alliances that no longer serve US interests should be done away with or modified.” ~Andrew Byers

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Economic Trends, International

Childless China: Coercive Population Plan Implodes

– March 12, 2024

“That China’s downfall stems from its own collectivist policies is no small irony, but it should come as no surprise. It stems from the same flawed thinking that led to the fall of the last communist empire.” ~Jon Miltimore

Central Banking, International, Monetary Policy, Sound Money Project

Does Argentina Have Enough Dollars to Dollarize?

– March 11, 2024

“It’s not that Argentina lacks dollars. Rather, it is that the Argentine government lacks the will to commit to its dollarization plan.” ~Nicolás Cachanosky

Energy, Environmentalism, International

High Costs, Greenlash Hit Europe

– March 6, 2024

“Like any other good, environmental protection has an opportunity cost. Surveys indicate that the majority of Europeans support green laws; however, a majority is also increasingly worried about the cost.” ~Nikolai Wenzel

Economic Trends, International, Socialism

China is Scaring Away Investors

– February 19, 2024

“Xi expects business as well as people to serve the CCP. As authoritarian controls metastasize throughout the economy, everyone suffers.” ~Doug Bandow

Inflation, International, Sound Money Project

Dollarization in Argentina: A Missed Opportunity

– February 13, 2024

“The delayed implementation of dollarization in Argentina presents challenges that could have been avoided had Milei honored his promise to abandon the peso straightaway.” ~Nicolás Cachanosky