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The Oil Curse Comes to Washington

Posted on April 27, 2018 by MN Gordon

Prices rise and prices fall.  So, too, they fall and rise.  This is how the supply and demand sweet spot is continually discovered – and rediscovered. When supply exceeds demand for a good or service, prices fall.  Conversely, when demand … Continue reading →

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The Rug Yank Phase of Fed Policy

Posted on December 15, 2017 by MN Gordon

The political differences of today’s leading two parties are not over ultimate questions of principles.  Rather, they’re over opposing answers to the question of how a goal can be achieved with the least sacrifice.  For lawmakers, the goal is to … Continue reading →

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Go Occupy Yourself

Posted on November 22, 2011 by MN Gordon

Popular movements have their messiahs.  Those eager to standup and champion the codswallop of the day.  They have little regard for substance and clear thinking; they’re enamored with the indecency of the moment. Take Che Guevara, for instance.  The Argentine … Continue reading →

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