Tag Archives: collapse
The Sick Lion
Venturing Back to the Land of Aesop We’re running a bit short on time today. So, in lieu of our usual economic reflections, we’ll venture back to the sixth century BC to the land of Aesop. We’re not sure what … Continue reading
When Owning Gold Made You a Target for Execution
When Owning Gold Made You a Target for Execution By Doug Hornig, Hard Assets Alliance They sewed the gold into their clothing, grabbed only what they could carry, and hoped they weren’t caught… Vietnam 1975: As the Communists marched south, … Continue reading
Providence Is With Us
Yesterday European Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced what could be an unlimited bond buying program to save the euro. Later in the day, after running up 28 points, the S&P 500 closed at its highest level since before Lehman … Continue reading
How to Sleep Well During the Great Dollar Panic Ahead
Periods of epic price deflation have occurred several times in American history. The Great Depression, of course, is the only period still within living memory for some. But peering back another 100 years, there’s an instance of price deflation that … Continue reading
