Category Archives: Government Debt
How Kevin Warsh Inherited an Unwinnable Monetary War
When Julius Caesar marched his 13th Legion across the Rubicon River in 49 BC, he knew he was breaking a fundamental rule of the Roman Republic. But it was a calculated risk he chose to take. And, once crossed, there was no turning back. Continue reading
Modest Reflections on Varying Tolerances to Extreme Pain
Last week Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered his debut alpha dog speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It was titled “In Our Time,” and was billed as a broad blueprint for how he intends to govern. Namely, he wants a quieter Fed. Continue reading
How Demographics are Driving America’s Long-Term Fiscal Illness
If it’s not a bizarre new geopolitical crisis, it’s a terrifying headline about the safety of our food supply. This, no doubt, is an age of constant, low-grade dread. Every time you open your phone, there’s a fresh, steaming pile of bad news waiting to greet you.
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From Pharaohs to the Fed
Since the very beginning of ordered government, rulers and their administrators have endeavored to control their economies. The conviction that there is a fair price for a certain good, and that it ought to be imposed by government decree, is a foolishness nearly all rulers are incapable of resisting. Continue reading
