Several years ago Dr. Kurt Schuler, (to know more about him check http://www.centerforfinancialstability.org/KSchuler.php) wrote a book trying to answer the question, “do developing countries need central banks?” He conducted part of his outstanding research during a short fellowship at Atlas. His book was later published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (U.K.). Kurt has been a champion of sound money in many corners of the globe. In this video, Steve Horwitz also questions the need for Central Banks, for his answer, watch:
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Dedollarization: Causes, Constraints, and Consequences
This paper traces the historical ascent of the dollar, explains the institutional foundations of its current supremacy, and surveys the growing landscape of dedollarization initiatives.
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Economist and Revolutionary – Adam Smith and 1776
Samuel Gregg examines Adam Smith’s analysis of the economic drivers behind the American Revolution. He highlights Smith’s revolutionary solutions for resolving the conflict and concludes by applying these enduring insights to contemporary global issues.
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Permission to Earn a Living: History, Economics, and the Ethics of Occupational Licensing
Where occupational licensing exceeds genuine public safety needs, it substitutes centralized judgment and political privilege for the preferences of consumers and workers.
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Ending the Era of Energy Favoritism: How Technology-Neutral Policy Can Unlock the US Power Grid
The US energy system should shift from a hodgepodge of politically favored technologies toward a market-driven portfolio that is cleaner, more reliable, and increasingly affordable.
