Sound Money Project
The Sound Money Project was founded in January 2009 to conduct research and promote awareness about monetary stability and financial privacy. The project is comprised of leading academics and practitioners in money, banking, and macroeconomics.It offers regular commentary and in-depth analysis on monetary policy, alternative monetary systems, financial markets regulation, cryptocurrencies, and the history of monetary and macroeconomic thought.
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Advisory Board: Steve H. Hanke, Jerry L. Jordan, Lawrence H. White
Director: William J. Luther
Senior Fellows: Nicolás Cachanosky, Gerald P. Dwyer, Joshua R. Hendrickson, Thomas L. Hogan, Gerald P. O’Driscoll, Jr., Alexander W. Salter
Fellows: J.P. Koning
Trump the Inflationist? Probably Not
At the New York Times, Jeanna Smialek reports that economists are worried President-Elect Trump will stoke inflation. Voters returned Trump to office largely because of the economy, especially the high […]
Inflation Back on Track in September
After dipping well below the Federal Reserve’s 2-percent target in August, inflation now appears to be back on track. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports that the Personal Consumption […]
Why Fed Reform Could Be the Biggest Sleeper Issue of 2024
Joseph Sternberg, author of the “Political Economics” column at the Wall Street Journal, has been on the Federal Reserve’s case recently. He continues to take central bankers to task in […]
Disinflation Continued in September
More good news on the inflation front: disinflation continues apace. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew at a continuously-compounding […]
CBDCs Undermine Financial Privacy
“Financial privacy is very important for a free society. What we do reveals much more about who we are than what we say.” ~William J. Luther
CBDCs Undermine Financial Privacy
Artist’s concept of a central bank digital currency. When it comes to designing digital currencies that protect the identity and transactions data of their users, developers have made a lot […]
Inflation Remained Below Target in August
“More cuts are projected for 2025, but not enough to return the stance of monetary policy to neutral.” ~William J. Luther
Inflation Remained Below Target in August
Federal Reserve Building in Washington DC . When the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to lower its federal funds rate target last week and thereby begin the process […]
Fed Rate Cuts: Better Late than Never
“A 50 basis point cut in its federal funds rate target on Wednesday marks a reversal at the Fed.” ~William J. Luther
Fed Rate Cuts: Better Late than Never
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at a press conference. 2024. The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 50 basis point cut in its federal funds rate target […]
