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April 1, 2020

Mises Institute

By Daniel Lacalle

Why the World Has a Dollar Shortage, Despite Massive Fed Action

Can the US dollar lose its global reserve position? Sure it can, but not to a country that decides to commit the same monetary follies as the Fed. Most countries are trying to out-inflate the Fed. And that's good for the Fed.

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By Hunter Hastings

This Is Not a Recession—This Is a Government-Imposed Shutdown of the Private Sector

We are about to enter a production slowdown—a collapse, really—not because some businesses miscalculated their investments, but because government intervened drastically and without warning to shut down all businesses.

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By Christopher E. Baecker

The Noncrime Known as "Price Gouging"

Anti-price gouging laws mean that those who really end up getting the short end of the stick are those who don't have the time or the means to beat the crowds to the store. Worse off are those of lesser means who rely on public transportation or walking to transport groceries home.

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By Mitch Nemeth

The Last Thing We Need Right Now Is Bernie's Proposed Tax on Financial Transactions

Bernie Sanders wants a tax on financial transactions so that every trade brings a penalty. While this most directly affects big traders, regular people will not be immune to the effects.

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