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Austerity vs. Hyperinflation: Which Is the Precursor to Revolution?
October 5, 2015
QUESTION: Mr, Armstrong; I recently read an article claiming to be a case study that it was somehow the French hyperinflation that led to the revolution. It seems...
Ancient Economies Gold Q&A The Hunt for TaxesDid Gold Survive the Depression?
September 25, 2015
Some people totally confuse gold and money. During the Great Depression, we were on a gold standard. During a decline, ALL assets will decline against whatever is...
America's Economic History Gold Understanding CyclesFed Makes Same Mistake as It Did in 1927
September 17, 2015
The Federal Reserve yielded to international pressure, making the very same mistake that it made during 1927. Back then, there was a secret meeting and the Fed...
America's Economic HistoryTaxation & Its Role in the Destruction of Our Economy
September 12, 2015
QUESTION: Thank you for your fascinating blog. I thoroughly enjoy reading your analysis on social, political, financial and historical topics. i would like to make...
Ancient Economies Q&A The Hunt for TaxesWhy Money Need Not Be “Tangible”
September 9, 2015
COMMENT: You said: “The wealth of a nation is the total productivity of its people. If I have gold and want you to fix my house, I give you the gold for...
Ancient Economies Basic Concepts Gold Q&AJulius Caesar & the Black Basalt Bust Commissioned by Cleopatra
September 7, 2015
The black basalt bust of Julius Caesar is more likely than not the one commissioned by Cleopatra herself. We know that Cleopatra had built an elaborate shrine, or...
Ancient EconomiesMoney: What Is It? What is Interest? What is the Wealth of a Nation?
September 7, 2015
Angela Merkel and IMF chief Christine Lagarde can laugh it up as Europe burns down. The whole crisis stems from antiquated ideas that center on what money actually...
Ancient Economies Europe's Economic HistorySocialism vs. Helping the Poor
September 2, 2015
Above is a Roman Æ Sestertius (34mm, 22.18 g) of Nerva (AD 96—98), struck at the mint of Rome (97 AD). The reverse reads: “PLEBEI VRBE FRVMENTO...
Ancient EconomiesGovernment: The Most Evil Invention in History?
August 31, 2015
While we need some form of rule of law and independent body to appeal to for complaints, there is no question that government is by far the evilest invention ever...
America's Economic History The Hunt for Taxes USA Current EventsConspiracy Theories & Markets: In Search of the Gods of Wall Street?
August 14, 2015
QUESTION: Dear Mr Armstrong … An associate emailed me and asked me if I knew what PPT was? I told him …. I did not and to elaborate. He emailed me...
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