The Wall Street Journal’s Real Time Economics Blog recently reported that, according to new CBO projections, the Federal Reserve will cease its annual “payments” to the US government by 2018. You’re probably wondering two things: 1. Why the heck would the Fed be funding the government—shouldn’t...

The depredations of the Fed. by Judy Shelton The Federal Reserve is not your friend. Whether you reside on Wall Street or Main Street, whether you are a borrower or a saver, whether you lean toward the Tea Party or the Occupy Wall Street movement​—​or whether you simply believe in free markets...

by Alex Chafuen During a recent interview on NTN24TV,  I was asked about the difference between the fiscal deficit and the fiscal “cliff.”  I told them that the deficit is more like a flood (deluge), and that explanation led me to write an op-ed for Investors Business Daily, thanks Daniel...

by Tyler Watts Larry, George, and Steve all live next door to each other in the quiet town of Ayr. As respectable men about town, they all endeavor to keep their houses neat, especially their lawns. Currently only Larry has a mower. One summer day, right after Larry cuts his grass, George comes over...

by Tyler Watts “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.” –Yogi Berra In theory, central banks exist to do things like “promote economic stability” and “uphold the value of the currency.” If you consult any Federal Reserve official (or any mainstream...