Tag Archives: freedom
Open Season on Savers
Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises called it time preference. That is, the assumption that, all else being equal, people prefer attainment of a given end sooner rather than later. People prefer present satisfaction over future satisfaction. These days’ people’s time … Continue reading
Scraps of Paper Be Damned
Today we begin with several data points… First, if you hadn’t noticed, gold and silver bullion coins are selling faster than boysenberry funnel cakes at the county fair. January 2013 U.S. Mint bullion sales of the American Eagle 1-ounce gold … Continue reading
The End of Coercive Transfer Payments
“To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution.” – Marcus Aurelius Harry Reid is a Deadbeat “We are not a deadbeat nation,” said President Obama on Monday. When you consider the many fine individuals that comprise … Continue reading
Is American Justice Dead?
Is American Justice Dead? By David Galland, Managing Director Every nation-state has a body of laws woven into the fabric of society. As Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto has commented on extensively, the stronger the rule of law, the stronger … Continue reading
