Devin Roundtree
1920 Depression v. Great Depression
There is a reason why you've never heard of the depression that began in 1920.
Worst Economic Predictions
America’s monetary and fiscal policies rest upon the ideas of some of the most prolific economists since the turn of the 20thcentury. Ironically, these economists put their theories to test…
Why Does College Cost So Much?
By now, millions of freshmen have become well acquainted with collegiate life, including the part when they start racking up debt. With outstanding student loan debt surpassing the $1 trillion…
Even Manufacturing Prefers Sound Money
With an annual growth rate of only 1.2%, the Federal Reserve reports that America’s iconic manufacturing industry is on pace for its toughest year since 2009. But the true state…
2012 Currency Rankings In Terms of Gold
Now that 2012 has come and gone, here are the 15 most traded currencies ranked by their performance against the yellow metal. Among the top performers, the New Zealand dollar…
Keep Your Golden Eyes on China
Due to the European Debt Crisis, little attention has been paid to the fundamental changes taking place in China. For more than a decade China has served as the biggest…
The Case For 100% Reserve Banking
by Devin Roundtree Even among the most vocal advocates of returning to a gold standard, a banking system that requires banks to reserve 100% of all deposits redeemable on demand…
Is the Fed Playing Chicken with Inflation?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices have risen only 2% since this time last year. But according to my eyes this is nonsense. For example, over the…