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One Destructive Bad Idea

Over the years, we’ve come across many bad ideas.  Rap music, for instance.  Or legal tender laws.  But the real measurement of a bad idea is how much popular destruction it can bring. It’s a real shame there’s no warning … Continue reading

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Watch Out Below

Six months ago a canary was sent down into the global economic coal mine.  At the time, oil was priced at over $110 a barrel.  Last month they pulled the canary retrieval line back up…the canary was dead.  The economy … Continue reading

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What You Must Know About Global Currency Debasement

After six years of heavy handed market intervention the financial system has been pushed to the extremes.  Scientific management of the economy has twisted and contorted it in ways that would’ve otherwise been impossible.  Rather than moderating the business cycle … Continue reading

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The End of Extend and Pretend

About 60-years ago twentieth century economist Hyman Minsky developed his Financial Instability Hypothesis.  His main premise was that economic stability breeds instability.  How’s that possible? As Minsky observed, financial crisis follow periods of economic stability and prosperity.  Moreover, it’s these … Continue reading

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