Tag Archives: federal reserve
The Origins of Central Banking
Ben Bernanke must think he’s an amateur entertainer. Tomorrow, after 98 years of silence, the Fed Chairman will give the central bank’s first-ever press conference. Here at the Economic Prism we’ll be watching with wide eyes and anticipation…hoping for the … Continue reading
Something to Believe In
Something to Believe In “Congress is going to have to raise the debt limit,” said Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday’s Meet the Press. Poor Timothy Geithner. Aside from the President he must have the worst job in the world. … Continue reading
Use the Dollar or Else
It really is a wild and wacky world out there, ain’t it? Dirt bags like Charlie Sheen and Barney Frank make public spectacles of themselves on a regular basis and everyone loves them for it. The more crude and shocking … Continue reading
Bad Inflation
Take caution. It’s April Fools’ Day after all. What better day is there to keep your guard up and your wits about you? Remember, there’s a fool on every corner and a sucker born every minute. Avoid being one of … Continue reading
