Tom Duncan

TFI Conference in Philadelphia

On April 9, 2010, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held a Teach Freedom Initiative conference at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia. The theme of the conference is “The […]

“How a Rich and Proud Nation Went Broke”

“On Loyalty Day, October 17, 1951, Evita declared, “I ask you today, comrades, only one thing — that we will all swear publicly to defend Perón and fight to the […]

Real Banking Reform? End the Federal Reserve

“The next major question that needs to be asked is: How do they know? These are the same politicians whose time horizon goes no further than the next election day, […]

Market Interest Rates Need to Tell the Truth

“In the free market, interest rates perform the same functions as all other prices: to provide information to market participants; to serve as an incentive mechanism for buyers and sellers; […]

The Origins of the Federal Reserve

“Where did this thing called the Fed come from? Murray Rothbard has the answer here — in phenomenal detail that will make your head spin. In one extended essay, one […]

“Gambling with Other People’s Money”

“Beginning in the mid-1990s, home prices in many American cities began a decade-long climb that proved to be an irresistible opportunity for investors. Along the way, a lot of people […]

The Attack on Sound Money

On April 9, 2010, the Atlas Economic Research Foundation held a Teach Freedom Initiative conference at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia. The theme of the conference is “The […]

“A Three-Point Plan to Save the Euro”

“The rescue package requested by Greece will, if endorsed, buy the eurozone six months, perhaps a year at most. By then, the Greek government will have exhausted the aid and […]

“Senate Ends Financial-Bill Standoff”

“Lawmakers ended the three-day standoff holding up action on the financial-overhaul bill, setting up a Senate debate in which both sides will be maneuvering for advantage. The breakthrough came in […]