Gold price fix: enter the lawyers
byFirst we had a glut of gold. “We Buy Your Gold” on every street corner. Then the accusations of price rigging (having a “spot…
March, 2014
Eggs in two baskets
bySupporters of sound currency have a pretty good idea about what’s wrong with the present paper currency and banking arrangements. They also have clear…
More Bread and Circuses
byEditor’s note: We’re grateful to Tim Price of PFP Group for this article. PFP has made this document available for your general information. “Lower…
Amazon Prime cheaper in commodity terms
byIncoming from Dave Doctor at Monetary Choice: The dollar price of Amazon Prime, the two-day delivery program for Amazon, rises on April 17th to $99,…
On the subject of free trade and world peace
byRichard Cobden was renowned for his role in the Anti-Corn Law League, campaigning against import tariffs. He was also a champion of the idea…
John Butler: Bitcoin, the Monetary Touchstone
byIs Bitcoin a sound form of alternative money? Does it provide a viable, alternative store of value with gold? These are questions that John…
Pop!
byEditor’s note: We’re grateful to Tim Price of PFP Group for this article. PFP has made this document available for your general information. “10th…
Is inflation good for economic growth?
byAfter settling at 3.9% in July 2011 the yearly rate of growth of the consumer price index (CPI) fell to 1.6% by January this…
Chuck Hagel Propels Barack Obama Into History
byWith his thoughtful restructuring of America’s military, secretary of defense Chuck Hagel — a Republican — has cemented Obama’s signature legacy: restoring America to…
Speech to the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in London
byLast week I spoke to a small group in London about the current monetary situation and the outlook for gold. The speech lasts about…