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Conventional wisdom says that the government can help (or is even required to) stimulate the economy, especially during a recession. As mounting evidence grows for a recession happening right now, it’s worth examining how this conventional wisdom is completely wrong and backwards. The government is typically the primary cause of recessions.
Legislators in Virginia and Wyoming are taking steps to safeguard gold and silver ownership as part of a broader effort to help citizens preserve their wealth against a weakening dollar. In Virginia, House Bill 2336—introduced by Del. Amanda Batten (96-R)—would extend the state’s sales tax exemption on precious metals purchases until 2032. Currently, Virginia’s exemption […]
Today’s mainstream political narrative would have you believe that inflation is permanently cooling. The data tells a different story, with the money supply growing faster now than it has for more than the last two years.
This week marks the 111th anniversary of the creation of the Federal Reserve, an institution that has primarily served the interests of the political class and its cronies. With the power to print money continually expanding, it’s worth analyzing the phenomena of central banking throughout history. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]
2025 is staged for a record-breaking year of debt. Although the incoming Trump administration projects an attitude of fiscal responsibility, drastic action will need to be taken to stave off adding trillions to the national debt. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of […]
As prices rise and economic uncertainty becomes a daily reality, many Americans are left grappling with the question: how did we get here? With inflation eating away at purchasing power, the need for a sound monetary policy has never been more pressing. In these turbulent times, the insights of Nobel laureate Milton Friedman shine brightly. […]
Donald Trump’s decisive electoral victory has legitimized a new conservative populist economic agenda. While there is great promise in parts of this agenda, it could easily go off rails and devolve into misguided state action. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Peter […]
On Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter discusses rising bond yields, government debt, and the economic implications of recent fiscal policies. He critiques the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency,” a recent proposal for the government to load up on Bitcoin, and President-elect Trump’s economic rhetoric. Peter also argues that, despite the Fed’s failure […]
Earlier this week, Peter joined Rachel Lee on her show, The Corner Office, for an interview on President-elect Trump’s campaign strategies, the nation’s debt-driven economy, and Peter’s predictions for the future of precious metals. They also discuss Trump’s inconsistent views on crypto, the hidden costs of tariffs, and the fate of the dollar, cautioning that […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under increased scrutiny after he recently admitted to having no plan in place to address stagflation. Despite the Fed’s supposed independence, it’s time for liberty-minded politicians to disempower Powell and his inflationist counterparts. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect […]
On Monday, Peter appeared again on The David Lin Report to discuss fallout from the election, Trump’s tariff proposals, and recent news from the monetary policy space. Peter offers measured criticism of Trump’s economic agenda, arguing it won’t go far enough to reduce the national debt and deficit spending.
