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The Sordid Politics of Inflation

Posted on October 28, 2022 by MN Gordon

President Joe Biden just crapped the bed. Again! The near octogenarian thought he’d struck a secret deal back in July. You may have seen Biden’s fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the time. The non-binding agreement called for increased oil production until at least December, after the midterm elections. Continue reading →

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The Politics of Control and Economic Oblivion

Posted on September 9, 2022 by MN Gordon

A recent White House fact sheet declares that President Biden has delivered on promises to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers. Who’s he really delivering for? Continue reading →

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How Inflation Got Away from Washington Screw Ups

Posted on June 10, 2022 by MN Gordon

Being a government hack has its advantages. You get eleven paid holidays per year. You get promoted for poor performance. The benefits are superb. Best of all, you can get remarkably rich…even if you’re a screw up. Continue reading →

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How Central Planners Corrupted the World

Posted on January 14, 2022 by MN Gordon

The impossible happened in the late-1970s. Inflation and unemployment simultaneously went vertical. Leading economists were baffled. This contradicted their academic training. Continue reading →

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