Daily Economy
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Carlsbad, CA Says No More to Lockdowns. May It Be a National Model!
“Those who are sickeningly intoxicated with power can’t incarcerate us all. As for the businesses terrorized by the political class in Carlsbad, they decided they no longer have any choice. Given the choice between going out of business and defying politicians, they chose the latter. Good for them.” ~ John Tamny
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That’s Disgusting!
“If the new administration pretends to possess a mandate to implement sweeping changes that tens of millions of Americans find disgusting, like packing SCOTUS or admitting new states, the nation may be in for another disgusting year. If it follows the conciliatory stance suggested by President Biden in his inauguration speech, however, disgusting thoughts of…
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Zoom Privilege: How Lockdowns Made the Rich Richer
“While the Zoom and Netflix ‘work-from-home until the scary virus disappears’ crowd continues to demand further restrictions in the name of ‘stopping the spread,’ over 9 in 10 Americans continue to suffer under the weight of a destructive COVID-19 safety regime.” ~ Jordan Schachtel
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Americans Are Fleeing Lockdowns, When They Can Afford It
“The point is even clearer when you consider the states gaining and losing residents. Illinois, New York, and New Jersey – all with extreme stringencies – are losing residents faster than any other states. Northeastern states make up four out of the seven states, with California now fourth on the list. They are moving to…
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Single-Family Home Construction Hits Highest Level Since 2006
“Single-family housing continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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Labor Market Weakness Continues
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell in the latest week but the four-week average rose as renewed government restrictions continue to threaten the recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Don’t Fear the Reaper: A Review of The Plague Cycle by Charles Kenny
“The Plague Cycle is an excellent treatment on the history of infectious diseases and the complex relationship with human societies, and it offers new ways to think about disease prevention going forward. Do pick it up with those reasons in mind, not just because of the implications for Covid-19.” ~ Byron B. Carson III
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Exit the Bond Vigilantes, Enter the Crypto Vigilantes
“With the heightened pace and expanded scope of economic intervention over the last ten or fifteen years, the avenues through which markets can respond to government policies have been blunted. But fortunately for the genius of Satoshi Nakamoto, where the bond vigilantes once stood––and may someday return––now stand the crypto vigilantes.” ~ Peter C. Earle
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The Case for Decentralizing Monetary Policy
“Wood’s book was published in the year 2000 and cites history dating back hundreds of years, yet today those lessons are as timely as ever. Policy makers should heed the lessons of history and the principles of sound money to ensure that the future of money is guided by the democratic tendencies of the market…
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A Soviet Dissident Explains American Censorship
“Self-censorship manifests when reasonable minds no longer express their differences. As authoritarian roots sink deeper into American society, the consequences are dire. As Grossman warns, ‘Then life itself must suffocate.'” ~ Barry Brownstein
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Carlsbad, CA Says No More to Lockdowns. May It Be a National Model!
“Those who are sickeningly intoxicated with power can’t incarcerate us all. As for the businesses terrorized by the political class in Carlsbad, they decided they no longer have any choice. Given the choice between going out of business and defying politicians, they chose the latter. Good for them.” ~ John Tamny
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That’s Disgusting!
“If the new administration pretends to possess a mandate to implement sweeping changes that tens of millions of Americans find disgusting, like packing SCOTUS or admitting new states, the nation may be in for another disgusting year. If it follows the conciliatory stance suggested by President Biden in his inauguration speech, however, disgusting thoughts of…
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Zoom Privilege: How Lockdowns Made the Rich Richer
“While the Zoom and Netflix ‘work-from-home until the scary virus disappears’ crowd continues to demand further restrictions in the name of ‘stopping the spread,’ over 9 in 10 Americans continue to suffer under the weight of a destructive COVID-19 safety regime.” ~ Jordan Schachtel
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Americans Are Fleeing Lockdowns, When They Can Afford It
“The point is even clearer when you consider the states gaining and losing residents. Illinois, New York, and New Jersey – all with extreme stringencies – are losing residents faster than any other states. Northeastern states make up four out of the seven states, with California now fourth on the list. They are moving to…
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Single-Family Home Construction Hits Highest Level Since 2006
“Single-family housing continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by low mortgage rates and increased demand.” – Robert Hughes
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Labor Market Weakness Continues
“Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell in the latest week but the four-week average rose as renewed government restrictions continue to threaten the recovery.” – Robert Hughes
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Don’t Fear the Reaper: A Review of The Plague Cycle by Charles Kenny
“The Plague Cycle is an excellent treatment on the history of infectious diseases and the complex relationship with human societies, and it offers new ways to think about disease prevention going forward. Do pick it up with those reasons in mind, not just because of the implications for Covid-19.” ~ Byron B. Carson III
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Exit the Bond Vigilantes, Enter the Crypto Vigilantes
“With the heightened pace and expanded scope of economic intervention over the last ten or fifteen years, the avenues through which markets can respond to government policies have been blunted. But fortunately for the genius of Satoshi Nakamoto, where the bond vigilantes once stood––and may someday return––now stand the crypto vigilantes.” ~ Peter C. Earle
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The Case for Decentralizing Monetary Policy
“Wood’s book was published in the year 2000 and cites history dating back hundreds of years, yet today those lessons are as timely as ever. Policy makers should heed the lessons of history and the principles of sound money to ensure that the future of money is guided by the democratic tendencies of the market…
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A Soviet Dissident Explains American Censorship
“Self-censorship manifests when reasonable minds no longer express their differences. As authoritarian roots sink deeper into American society, the consequences are dire. As Grossman warns, ‘Then life itself must suffocate.'” ~ Barry Brownstein