Category Archives: Government

The Dunning-Kruger effect…

Posted on March 23, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

Some of the things that I find most interesting in life: politics and economics, science and religion, business and investing, all seem to share one thing in common: controversy and massive disagreement. I find it really fascinating how each of … Continue reading →

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The destruction of inflation…

Posted on March 8, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

“By a continuing process of inflation, governments can confiscate, secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens…The process engages all the hidden forces of economic law on the side of destruction, and it does it in … Continue reading →

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Financial nihilism…

Posted on February 6, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

Because things happen so gradually in politics and finance, sometimes one needs to step back and look at the big picture. Having followed financial markets for over 30 years, I’d like to think I’ve learned a few things and have … Continue reading →

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The “new” gold standard…

Posted on September 16, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Judy Shelton was nominated by Donald Trump for the Federal Reserve in 2019. Her nomination stalled with a 47-50 vote in the Senate in November of 2020 and her nomination was eventually withdrawn by Joe Biden in February 2021. More … Continue reading →

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When definitions no longer matter…

Posted on April 5, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem
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Adam Smith quote…

Posted on March 26, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Some things are timeless. The constant struggle between the natural progress of free human beings and the misguided coercion initiated by governments acting beyond their moral roles continues, just as it has for thousands of years… “The uniform, constant, and … Continue reading →

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The EV Debacle…

Posted on March 23, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Taking shots at electric vehicles at this point seems unfair. After all, to anyone paying attention to the EV space, it’s becoming obvious that the whole space is turning into a financial disaster. Jeffrey Tucker does a good job in … Continue reading →

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The politicization of everything…

Posted on February 12, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Government is force. This is not the way most people view government, but it is the truth. One would think that something this obvious would be recognized and well understood, but it’s not. Stating this as a fact is seen as “radical” … Continue reading →

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Hoppe on Walter Block…

Posted on February 5, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Apart from this, there is little a libertarian can do except raise his voice in favor of peace, talks, negotiations and diplomacy. The Hamas leadership should be accused for having brought about through its terrorist actions the danger of some … Continue reading →

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The immigration crisis…

Posted on January 14, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Jacob Hornberger with an interesting take on all the sturm and drang regarding the Mexican border. Why is it impossible to come up with a “comprehensive immigration reform” plan that will work? The answer is simple: America’s immigration system is … Continue reading →

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