Economics ( columnists)
The branch of social science that deals with the production, management, distribution and consumption of goods and services. You cannot separate personal liberty from economic liberty. It's all related.
The Economics of UChicago Renewing Worker Contracts
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: May 9, 2008
Insight into how to analyze UChicago's decision to raise wages or maintain wages for Aramark (Dining Company) employees.
Politics Guided by Emotions
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: May 9, 2008
If It Smells Like A Recession....
by Doug Eberhardt (Libertarian)
Published: May 7, 2008
The “only” thing that has kept this economy going is the housing run-up caused by the Fed’s manipulation of interest rates lower causing consumers to find new money via equity from their homes and now the only thing keeping it going is massive infusion of the money supply by the Fed which is propping up the stock market…again.
Food Shortage 2008
by Chuck Angier (Libertarian)
Published: May 6, 2008
According to the media, we now find ourselves in a Global Food Shortage particularly in wheat and rice with ethanol and farm subsidies getting most of the blame. We need to get some facts straight.
Bureaucracy vs The Market
by RS Davis (Libertarian)
Published: May 5, 2008
Why do people keep looking to government for help?
Fed's Power Grab
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: May 5, 2008
Never mind it is the sole cause for the out-of-control credit crisis, due to the practice of fractional reserve banking and its policy of creating paper assets based on assumed interest-based profits from loaned money, it now wants the power to further expand the crediting power of central banking institutions to prop-up the deflating bubble.
Dealing with High Gas Prices - The Sequel
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: May 4, 2008
Sure enough, the politicians are at it again. This week cries went out from presidential candidates to Congressional leaders that something must be done to alleviate the ill effects of high gas prices on the economy. Of course, instead of being honest and considering what Washington has done to create the problem, the politicians are focusing on oil companies and a gimmick.
The Case for a 100% Gold Standard
by Brutus (Libertarian)
Published: May 3, 2008
Debunking the myths and fallacies that are commonly used as arguments against a gold standard and free-market banking system.
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: May 2, 2008
Economist Richard Thaler and Legal Scholar Cass Sunstein's new book on helping people make the right choices
IF INVESTORS WERE SMART ...
by Alex Wallenwein (Conservative)
Published: April 30, 2008
... they'd be bidding up the price of gold and silver - instead of OIL!
The Origins of High Gas Prices
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: April 27, 2008
We are all concerned about the rising price of gasoline and how it makes us all feel the pinch. The politicians and media want us to believe that the oil companies are to blame. The proof is clear: the blame for higher gasoline prices should be placed on Uncle Sam.
Don't Blame the Market for the Global Food Crisis!
by Joshua Snyder (Libertarian)
Published: April 26, 2008
Who's really to blame for the global food crisis
The Death Nel Rings For The Federal Reserve
by Republicae (Libertarian)
Published: April 20, 2008
Though not apparent at the moment, the ringing of the Death Nel is getting louder each day for the Federal Reserve and its Fiat Monetary Debacle. In fact, there are few that have even heard it’s ringing, but soon it will toll louder and louder.
McCain's 'Freeze'
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: April 17, 2008
A look at McCain's proposed budget freeze.
A Golden Opportunity
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: April 10, 2008
This week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced plans to sell a portion of its gold reserves. It seems the IMF is not needed as much as it use to be – many developing countries in Asia and Latin America possess large reserves of foreign currency, alleviating the risk of economic crisis and consequently the need for emergency loans from the IMF.
EU Central Bank's Revolutionary Idea: Market Transparency
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2008
The policy makers during the semi-annual summit advocated a revolutionary idea in the financial markets, both for the EU and other G7 nations: market transparency. The EU has made a call to the financial institutions to account in full for their off-balance-sheet transactions.
End Foreign Aid. Now!
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2008
The fact is that foreign aid does not work and is a waste of money. While there have been some success stories in the developing world since independence movements swept across the globe in the 1960s and 1970s, those countries probably would have become successful without foreign aid anyway.
Stagflation, My Old Friend
by DigitalBob (Libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2008
For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, we're beginning to see familiar patterns that led to double digit inflation. Enjoy my childhood memories.
Easy Money, Fraud, and Stupidity
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: April 1, 2008
CNN recently aired a program entitled “Mortgage Meltdown”. The show featured panelists sitting at a card table in a casino discussing the subprime crisis. As they talked about the various culprits responsible for the current financial mess, three recurring themes were evident – easy money, fraud, and stupidity.
A Boom Time for Vampires
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: March 28, 2008
Even a toothless vampire can still lap at the neck of this economy.
Thoughts from the Heartland
by Gwen Caldwell (Libertarian)
Published: March 27, 2008
Truckers strike,foreclosures, crude oil and gasoline prices a combination for disaster.
Iceland Fights Inflation
by DigitalBob (Libertarian)
Published: March 26, 2008
In contrast to the US Federal Reserve, the central bank of the northern Atlantic island nation of Iceland raises its rates to 15% on inflation fears. My crystal ball says the US will do the same in about a year.
Defined Benefit or 401K
by Ben Samuel (Centrist Libertarian)
Published: March 21, 2008
Discusses the current efforts to eliminate defined benefit pension plans
Walter Williams: Tarnished Hero
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: March 19, 2008
Now an apologist and propagandist for the engine of empire and destruction that our nation has become.
Robert Wexler doesn't get it!
by Wandering Weasel (Libertarian)
Published: March 19, 2008
While Rome burns, Nero fiddles.
Why It Had to Be Bear Stearns
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: March 18, 2008
They overreacted to good times and must suffer the consequences.
More Inflation not the Answer
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: March 18, 2008
The Role of Rational Expectations and why Bernanke should halt further movement.
Bear Stearn's Bail-Out
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: March 17, 2008
Treasury Sect. Henry Paulson answered questions about the FED’s coordinated bail-out with J.P. Morgan, to purchase Bear Stearn’s assets Monday, after issues with liquidity surfaced.
Mad at the Fed
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: March 17, 2008
You should be as mad as hell. All Americans should be outraged. The Federal Reserve after causing the current economic crisis is now using our currency, the lifeblood of our economy, to bailout investment houses that have been grossly irresponsible in their business practices.
Fed Scrambles to Save Wall Street, Gold Hits $1032
by Kipper Mathews (Libertarian)
Published: March 17, 2008
The Fed backs up Wall Street to avoid panic, but is it enough?
In Wizards We Trust
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: March 16, 2008
The metaphors for how feeble and fleeting the effects of the recent desperate actions by Ben Bernanke are so stark we should have some fun with them.
Gold Hits $1007.00 per ounce
by Kipper Mathews (Libertarian)
Published: March 16, 2008
Gold hits another all time high as dollar plummets. No end in sight.
The Economics of Voting Information
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: March 16, 2008
The Easy way to cheat at monopoly
by Mark William Campbell (Libertarian)
Published: March 15, 2008
Another $200billion in an international effort to save the financial system.. or was it?
So You Thought Spitzer was Immoral?
by Random Outlier (Libertarian)
Published: March 14, 2008
Eliot Spitzer was a Cub Scout and Kristen was a Den Mother if your Comparison is the United States Government and the Bankers it Suckles
Executive Branch Refuses To Discuss Dollar’s Value
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
Government's refusal to discuss the value of the dollar.
The Cost of Everything Else
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: March 10, 2008
The Constitution requires that Congress, not executive branch agencies, make the laws. In our ongoing efforts to bring Downsize DC to the attention of Ron Paul supporters everywhere, here is a recent column from that fine organization.
63,000 Jobs Lost in February
by Chuck Angier (Libertarian)
Published: March 9, 2008
The bleak jobs report of Friday, March 7 only tells part of the story.
Book Review - Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done to Our Money?
by Kenn Jacobine (Libertarian)
Published: March 9, 2008
It is not often that a book about economics is both brilliant and easy to understand by the lay economist. Professor Rothbard’s book is such a book. He clearly laid out monetary theory and the history of the state’s destruction of it. Originally written in 1963, his analysis of money is timeless. This book is a must read for anyone at all concerned about the future of our country.
Without Ron Paul, Just More Bush* On The Economy
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: March 7, 2008
George Bush has just made another feeble and futile attempt to jump-start the plummeting economy. Ron Paul spoke about this nonsense only last night.
Low Paying Jobs and Worthless Money
by rtbohan (Libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2008
It is ridiculous for politicians to talk about bringing bacl high-paying jobs if the wages are paid in worthless money.
McCain's Economic Policy
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: March 3, 2008
A critique of McCain's proposed economic policy
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: March 1, 2008
Does our current economic and political situation bear comparison to the 'Stagflation' of the 1970's or to the French Revolution?
What's wrong With This Picture? part 2
by Kipper Mathews (Libertarian)
Published: February 28, 2008
Uninsured Americans
"That's interesting. I hadn't heard that."
by illumenated1 (Libertarian)
Published: February 28, 2008
George Bush Wows Us Again With His Economic Savvy
Stop PNTR for Communist China
by John Kusumi (Centrist Liberal)
Published: February 25, 2008
An open letter from famed Chinese dissident, Wei Jingsheng, to U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Clinton and Obama
Senate Writes Blank Check!
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: February 22, 2008
In yet another cavalier display of utter irresponsibility with your money, the Senate last week passed a bill authorizing unspecified federal expenditures.
TheTrouble with Inflation
by EJ Moosa (Libertarian)
Published: February 21, 2008
Inflation is a catch-all for any rise in prices. Those that want the dollar tied to gold use inflation as their proof. The Federal Reserve uses inflation as an indicator that may say the economy is growing too fast? Could they both be wrong?
Gold Reaches an All Time High......Daily
by Kipper Mathews (Libertarian)
Published: February 21, 2008
Gold and oil reach new highs almost daily as the dollar dwindles.
An Interesting Article on the Gold Standard
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: February 20, 2008
Here is a link to an interesting paper on the Gold Standard. No...I'm not endorsing an anti-Gold Standard point of view.
Federal Reserve Policies Distort Pricing
by Walt Thiessen (Libertarian)
Published: February 19, 2008
Chris Espinal, myself, and others have been debating the real impact of the Federal Reserve System. This article reminds us all what a free market is supposed to do, and how the Fed harms a free market.
New Ron Paul Bill Fights Inflation - Will You Help?
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: February 18, 2008
You can help Dr. Paul do something about inflation today. Want to help? Take a minute to send a message to congress!
Bernanke’s Interest Rate Cuts
by jposty (Libertarian)
Published: February 18, 2008
Commentary on Bernanke's folly and the FED's aim to seize private assets.
A German Solution to Rampant Unemployment
by World (Libertarian)
Published: February 18, 2008
Generous unemployment benefits have helped raise Germany's Unemployment Ranks to 12.6% straining the government's budget. Those unemployment checks are no longer free.
US Bonds - A Cemetery for Your Wealth?
by Alex Wallenwein (Conservative)
Published: February 17, 2008
US government bonds are about to collapse. There's just no two ways about it. The process has already begun. It will take interest rates to 1980 levels and choke the economy - unless ...
The Truth Hurts
by Chuck Angier (Libertarian)
Published: February 17, 2008
We need a candidate that understands the Constitution as proven by his voting record in Congress
Why TINSTAAFL?
by Steven Yates (Libertarian)
Published: February 13, 2008
TINSTAAFL is a familiar combination of letters, but the idea behind it is worth revisiting to see the *why*.
Congress Passes Economic "Stick-it To Us" Package
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: February 8, 2008
Oh, did they say "Stimulus?" What's the difference? Ron Paul knows this "smoke and mirrors" package is just another step along the road to economic ruin.
The $150 Billion Fraud
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: February 7, 2008
Congress legislates carelessly week after week, spending your money like drunken sailors, heaping further economic woes on America. Ron Paul knows better. So does Downsize DC.
Freedom vs the reverse mortgage
by justaguy (Libertarian)
Published: February 7, 2008
Americans opt for the reverse mortgage on freedom
American Stupidity: The Real Economy
by Jessie James Jones, Jr (Libertarian)
Published: February 6, 2008
Ron Paul and the gold standard
by justaguy (Libertarian)
Published: February 2, 2008
Is it a good idea to return the gold standard ?
The "Tax Rebate", The Chewing Gum Fix or The Christmas Tree?
by rtbohan (Libertarian)
Published: February 1, 2008
Which is the correct answer for our current economic woes? The correct answer is "None of the above.
Gold Standard Confusion
by Ivan from Oregon (Libertarian)
Published: January 31, 2008
A brief explanation of why deficits are structurally inevitable and why Ron Paul wants to revamp the money system
Ron Paul Economics for Kids!
by Ted Williams (Libertarian)
Published: January 30, 2008
A Simple Exploration of Federal Reserve Policy for Kids! (or Presidential Candidates who depend on advisors!)
Money Q&A For Dummies
by Ivan from Oregon (Libertarian)
Published: January 29, 2008
Some money fundamentals that will help in understanding how the Federal Reserve has taken us to the brink of disaster and being a third world country.
The Real Problem with Socialized Health Care
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: January 27, 2008
The Economics of Socialized Health Care.
The Hopelessly Enslaved - Awake!
by Christine Smith (Libertarian)
Published: January 26, 2008
You don't avoid an important issue and libertarian solution because it is monumental - you choose that issue precisely because it is thus.
The Tax Rebate Justification
by EJ Moosa (Libertarian)
Published: January 25, 2008
How the Liberals and Conservative Liberals convinced themselves what they are doing is right.
Not Government Favors
by Peter Namtvedt (Libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2008
A crisis created by government's heavy hand cannot be relieved by more government "help."
Congress and The Cocaine Monkey
by Ted Williams (Libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2008
Despite the repetition of a compulsive/obsessive pattern, Congress repeatedly fails to address banking regulations. It's time to stop blaming consummers and educate congress!
A $7bn Rogue Trader? The Central Banks present their patsy
by Patrick James (Libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2008
Like in any major depression or economic collapse throughout history, the Central Banks have always skillfully managed to divert attention away from their own bankrupt monetary shell-game and put forward a patsy for the history books and Hollywood. Enter: Jerome Kerviel
Stimulating the Economy: Our Government Saviors Soon to Rescue Us!
by Gary Wood (Libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2008
Princes George and Harry, along with Princess Nancy, are working together for a change to help each of us avert the looming recession, fear not!
This Isn't Your Father's Recession
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: January 23, 2008
This article is meant to provide incentive to act now, fret later.
Stagflation...As I Remember It
by RickH (Libertarian)
Published: January 19, 2008
Just wondering if I can live through it again
Beware ANY Stimulus Package
by Gary Wood (Libertarian)
Published: January 18, 2008
Are you scared yet? Are you ready to give more away due to economic fear?
UChicago Students: Utility is Irrational, Thus Economics is Irrational
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: January 17, 2008
Confidence Inflation provides an incentive for uninformed students to make comments like this.
Does The Bible Condemn Tax Withholding?
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: January 13, 2008
Representative Ron Paul condemns federal tax withholding! When was the last time your pastor preached against that Godless evil? Never? I thought so!
The Fiscal situation
by Billy Joe (Libertarian)
Published: January 10, 2008
tic tic tic
Economic Ignorance or Indifference
by Gary Lee Whitaker (Libertarian)
Published: January 9, 2008
Why don’t we end poverty by printing a million dollars for everyone? I was watching the Republican debate on ABC when they asked a question about healthcare.
Why I Hate Best Buy
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: January 6, 2008
The Economics of Best Buy, Staples, and Circuit City
The 56 Trillion Dollar Plus Question
by Guy Lyons (Libertarian)
Published: January 5, 2008
Exploring the real debt of Americans.
The Answer: Fairtax
by EJ Moosa (Libertarian)
Published: January 2, 2008
The Question? What will not Curb Spending by the Federal Government
Iowa's Corn Welfare
by DigitalBob (Libertarian)
Published: December 31, 2007
As the nation watches Iowa anxiously for who the most likely next President will be, let's take a moment to look where your tax money is going.
Coming to America
by Billy Joe (Libertarian)
Published: December 31, 2007
Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to collect foodstamps
The Purpose of the Rich
by Edward Townes (Libertarian)
Published: December 30, 2007
A crucially misunderstood aspect of society and the economy
The Current Credit Crisis
by Edward Townes (Libertarian)
Published: December 30, 2007
Why this is happening from an Austrian economics point of view.
The National Minimum Wage
by Edward Townes (Libertarian)
Published: December 30, 2007
Why the 'NMW' hurts the poor rather than helping them.
Inflation
by Edward Townes (Libertarian)
Published: December 30, 2007
Some information on one of the tools of the State.
Recommended Reading
by Billy Joe (Libertarian)
Published: December 29, 2007
If you want to know why free markets are not only compatible, but essential to political freedom, read on.
C*O*D*E*W*O*R*D: Naive
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: December 26, 2007
A glimpse into some of the fun we're planning for The Alphaville Decoder.
A Revolutionary Act - Competition in Currency!
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: December 24, 2007
That ol' revolutionary, Ron Paul, has been at it again! In the midst of all his campaigning, where does he find the time to introduce legislation like this?
Introducing "Downsize DC!"
- Ron Paul Would Approve!
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: December 10, 2007
Dr. Ron Paul is all about getting the federal goverment out of your life. Downsize DC, a most innovative gathering of brilliant thinkers, has a clear and relentless plan to do just that! Like Ron Paul, Downsize DC is working diligently to restore American Liberty.
Biblical Stewardship - How Ron Paul's Ideas Support Christian Missions
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: December 9, 2007
The value of the US dollar is plummeting. The bible clearly calls for "Honest Weights and Measures." When will Christendom awake to the fiscal wisdom of Dr. Ron Paul?
The Big Trade Off: Efficiency & Partying
by Christopher Espinal (Conservative)
Published: December 7, 2007
The most partying isn't in the US; it's in Europe! Economic reasoning tells us why!
Dr. Paul's Patent Inflation Cure!
by creator (Libertarian)
Published: December 5, 2007
Dr. Ron Paul has a common-sense prescription for America's monetary woes: repeal the legal tender laws! Here's how and why YOU should help.
Bill Clinton and his NAFTA Baby Co-Conspirators
by Boudicca (Libertarian)
Published: December 4, 2007
How Clinton engineered the wipeout of the American middle class to pave the way for a low wage entitlement dependent nation that will accept totalitarianism
SUB-PRIME CREDIT PROBLEMS
by Jim ODonnell (Libertarian)
Published: November 27, 2007
Sub-prime credit market problems. Cause, Size and Result - Part 1 - Introduction
Florida Property Tax Fiasco
by Al (Libertarian)
Published: November 24, 2007
How polticians did it again to the taxpayers and have done nothing to alleviate property taxes
Inflation Has Dropped to 0.8%
by Jahfre Fire Eater (Libertarian)
Published: November 2, 2007
Random thoughts and looking on the bright side of math, words and economics.
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