Topic
Inflation
336 published works
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Inflation nation Tom Smith
Makes sense to me.
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The inflation monster Tom Smith
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Economics Thought of the Day Tom Smith
Keynes in Economic Consequences of the Peace:Lenin is said to have declared that the best way to destroythe capitalist system was to debauch the currency. By acontinuing process of inflation,…
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Inflation anxiety update Tom Smith
You're not crazy.
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Get your inflation beaters here! Tom Smith
Hey, check this out. You can buy Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPs) direct from your friendly local federal government! I did not know that. It might be a good idea…
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Will we get a lot of inflation? Tom Smith
Here's an argument that it can be avoided. Are you reassured? In the meantime, any tips on the best way to buy gold, etc. would be appreciated.Now this is reassuring.
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Deflation Paranoia strikes deep…
Into your heart it may creepStarts when you're always afraidStep out of line The man come and take you awayApologies to Buffalo SpringfieldI've been avoiding many posts about the economy,…
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Crude oil moves to $ 116
Crude rallied today above $116/barrel, the highest price in three weeks, based on the prospect that the Bush bailout will prompt economic growth. I'm not sure about growth, but $…
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Bread
I went to purchase some bread for a student potluck last night. The store's bakery had posted apologies about the price of bread, citing the rise in wholesale wheat prices. …
Coordination Problem
Protecting Asset Values in Times of Trouble
By Pete Boettke
Can the value of assets be protected in times of economic trouble? In the free market system, asset values are under the consumers’ diktat. In this environment, one can only…