From Sunday’s Washington Post, James Grant argues a gold standard will restrain US trade and budget deficits. At Bloomberg, Amity Schlaes suggests increasing economic growth
From Forbes, Nathan Lewis explains the trauma caused by the collapse of the Bretton Woods monetary system four decades ago. On Forbes, James Glassman argues
Dear reader, Due to technical issues we were unable to post at TSS Sunday and Monday. Now the issue is resolved, so postings will recommence
In a WSJ must-read, Judy Shelton advocates that new IMF chief Christine Lagarde use gold to stabilize the world monetary system (h/t: Ralph Benko). On
In The NY Times, David Brooks urges Republicans to accept elimination of tax expenditures in exchange for spending cuts. The WSJ argues Republicans should accept
From The WSJ, David Malpass and Stephen Moore note the outflow of investment capital from the US. On Forbes, Brian Domitrovic explains that the weak
On RCM, John Tamny argues the bailout of Greek debt will damage its ability to recover. At Forbes, Louis Woodhill compares the Greek austerity mess
From NRO, Larry Kudlow notes the President’s tax hike rhetoric. The WSJ suggests reducing deductions is a stealth tax increase. The NY Sun promotes the
From Forbes, Brian Domitrovic argues Keynes’ framework doesn’t correctly explain the Great Depression or the recent recession. On RCM, John Tamny explains that George Mason
From Forbes, Ralph Benko makes a strong case against Kevin Williamson’s growth agnosticism. On Forbes, Steve Forbes criticizes the IMF and praises Brian Domitrovic’s Econoclasts.
