A study put out by Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center of George Mason University lays out in graphic detail the collapse of government spending set to occur with […]
A study put out by Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center of George Mason University lays out in graphic detail the collapse of government spending set to occur with and without the “sequester cuts” now looming ominously on the horizon. We here at the SMP are duly chastened and now realize that Sound Money is not the best way to control government spending… apparently complete bankruptcy and financial self-immolation are preferable to Congress…
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.
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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