The Need for More Bankruptcies.

Nikkei Veritas – Market Eye column, 17th May 2010 It is generally believed that the massive bankruptcies that occurred after the Wall Street collapse of 1929 were a major cause of the great depression that followed in the 1930s. As a result governments and...

Supporters of Capitalism Should Read This.

The Motley Fool, 21st April 2010 Bankers have brought capitalism into disrepute. To their traditional enemies on the Left they have added those who favour free markets. Despite the remarkable achievement of uniting such a broad spectrum of political opponents, bankers...

Low US inflation is essential.

Financial News, a Dow Jones Company, 19th April 2010 Profits are very important, not only for shareholders but also for the economy. When profits collapse, the economy dives. Investment and employment both drop sharply and the economy is often so badly hit that...