The multiplier fable
byBy Dr Frank Shostak By popular thinking, the key driver of economic growth is increases in the total demand for goods and services. It…
Economics
Deflating the credit bubble
byThe theme of this article is debt deflation. How likely is it that the downturn in broad money supply will continue, and if so,…
Why the idea of an optimum growth rate of money supply is questionable
byWhy the idea of an optimum growth rate of money supply is questionable By Dr Frank Shostak It is widely held that a growing…
The Free Market Road Show defends
freedom in over 30 cities across Europe
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The largest event of its kind unites policymakers and think tanks todiscuss the economy, sustainability, and freedom. Inflation, energy security, war – in recent…
The great credit unwind and Powell’s hidden pivot
byWe are all now aware that the global banking system is extremely fragile. Driving bank failures is contracting credit, which in turn drives interest…
Hundreds of Banks Are at Risk
byIt’s the weekend, but our fresh Financial Crisis does not sleep. And a recent study says we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg….
Can easy monetary policies help to absorb idle resources?
byBy Dr Frank Shostak Resources that are utilized to promote economic prosperity in normal times become underutilized during recessions. Some experts are of the…
Credit chaos
byFollowing the day-to-day twists and turns of a banking crisis can make us lose sight of the bigger picture. It is tempting to think…
The essence of boom-bust cycles
byBy Dr Frank Shostak Is it possible to ascertain the state of the economy by looking at the data? Most economists are of the…
Monetary Freedom Instead of Central Banking
byThe United States and most of the rest of the world are, once again, in the midst of an inflationary crisis. Prices in general…