Sound Money Project
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WSJ’s Prof. Blinder Misses Again on Inflation Analysis
Tariffs will cause a one-time price jump, but they won’t cause sustained inflation. Central banks do that by raising total spending.
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Is Inflation in 2024 Fueled by Supply or Demand?
Pandemics, storms, and supply chains gaps comprise just 8.3 percent of inflation since 2020. 90 percent is fueled by increased spending (demand).
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The Fed’s Gold Standard Confusion
While in theory, fiat money may be cheaper to maintain than a gold standard, in practice, central banks fail to deliver long-run price stability.
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Don’t Dread Dwindling Disinflation
Both the growth of the money supply and the climb of consumer prices are are starting to level off.
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Trump the Inflationist? Probably Not
Business costs and prices may rise sharply under his policies, but sustained dollar depreciation is unlikely.
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Inflation Back on Track in September
Inflation may have leveled off, but prices will stay high. Recent inflation transferred wealth from savers to borrowers.
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Why Fed Reform Could Be the Biggest Sleeper Issue of 2024
The Fed’s institutional flaws and failures trashed its credibility. It’s time to rein in the central bank.
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Disinflation Continued in September
The Fed needs to ensure it doesn’t inadvertently keep money tight for too long. Tomorrow’s downturn won’t fix yesterday’s inflation. It will just compound the misery.
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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
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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
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WSJ’s Prof. Blinder Misses Again on Inflation Analysis
Tariffs will cause a one-time price jump, but they won’t cause sustained inflation. Central banks do that by raising total spending.
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•
Is Inflation in 2024 Fueled by Supply or Demand?
Pandemics, storms, and supply chains gaps comprise just 8.3 percent of inflation since 2020. 90 percent is fueled by increased spending (demand).
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•
The Fed’s Gold Standard Confusion
While in theory, fiat money may be cheaper to maintain than a gold standard, in practice, central banks fail to deliver long-run price stability.
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•
Don’t Dread Dwindling Disinflation
Both the growth of the money supply and the climb of consumer prices are are starting to level off.
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•
Trump the Inflationist? Probably Not
Business costs and prices may rise sharply under his policies, but sustained dollar depreciation is unlikely.
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•
Inflation Back on Track in September
Inflation may have leveled off, but prices will stay high. Recent inflation transferred wealth from savers to borrowers.
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•
Why Fed Reform Could Be the Biggest Sleeper Issue of 2024
The Fed’s institutional flaws and failures trashed its credibility. It’s time to rein in the central bank.
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•
Disinflation Continued in September
The Fed needs to ensure it doesn’t inadvertently keep money tight for too long. Tomorrow’s downturn won’t fix yesterday’s inflation. It will just compound the misery.
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•
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
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•
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