Topic: Sound Money

Central Banking, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Why Does College Cost So Much?

– January 8, 2013

By now, millions of freshmen have become well acquainted with collegiate life, including the part when they start racking up debt. With outstanding student loan debt surpassing the $1 trillion mark this school year, the debate over the cause of rising …

Currency, Gold Standard, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Even Manufacturing Prefers Sound Money

– January 3, 2013

With an annual growth rate of only 1.2%, the Federal Reserve reports that America’s iconic manufacturing industry is on pace for its toughest year since 2009. But the true state of America’s manufacturing industry is far gloomier than what the governme …

Central Banking, Currency, Gold Standard, Inflation, International, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

2012 Currency Rankings In Terms of Gold

– January 2, 2013

Now that 2012 has come and gone, here are the 15 most traded currencies ranked by their performance against the yellow metal. Among the top performers, the New Zealand dollar and Swedish Krona should not come as a big surprise; the central banks of bot …

Central Banking, Currency, Gold Standard, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Forbes Review: Roads to Sound Money

– December 3, 2012

The only plank remaining under notable discussion from either national convention platform of 2012 is the GOP platform’s call for a national monetary commission.

Central Banking, Inflation, International, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

We’re All Currency Manipulators Now

– November 29, 2012

Why currency manipulation is becoming more common

Currency, Gold Standard, International, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

“Fool’s Gold” Standards

– November 12, 2012

Currency, Free Banking, Gold Standard, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

“Roads to Sound Money” Book Release

– November 11, 2012

The Sound Money Project of the Atlas Network is proud to announce the release of its newest publication, Roads to Sound Money. Please join the Atlas Network for the launch on Wednesday, November 14 at 5 pm in the South American room at the Capital Hilt …

Central Banking, Inflation, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Is the Fed Playing Chicken with Inflation?

– November 9, 2012

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices have risen only 2% since this time last year. But according to my eyes this is nonsense. For example, over the last month I have twice experienced the effects of large price increases with re …

Currency, Gold Standard, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

There’s Still a Case for Gold

– November 9, 2012

Ron Paul’s take on his masterpiece The Case for Gold

Energy, Inflation, International, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Panic in Persia as Hyperinflation Hits Iran

– November 8, 2012

An overview of Iran’s inflation problem

Currency, Gold Standard, Inflation, Sound Banking, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

What You Should Know About Inflation

– October 30, 2012

Although first published in 1960, the book is every bit as readable and valid today as it was then.

Central Banking, Inflation, International, Monetary Policy, Sound Money, Sound Money Project

Iran’s Death Spiral – II

– October 25, 2012

My October 2009 Globe Asia column was titled “Iran’s Death Spiral.” In light of the recent events that have transpired in Iran, I think I might have been onto something back in 2009.