Judy Shelton: Money and Inflation in the New Trump Era

Is the upcoming new presidential era finally our opportunity to slay the beast of inflation, shrink federal spending, and stabilize the value of our currency? President Graham Walker invites Judy Shelton, Senior Fellow and author of Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money, to weigh in on this episode of Independent Conversations.

Missed the Mark: Why Pollsters Misjudged the 2024 Election Part 2

by William F. Shughart II

The Electoral College is an essential part of the U.S. constitutional republic, not a flaw. It was established in 1787 to prevent the "tyranny of the majority," which the Founders were rightfully concerned about. (Read Part 1 here.)

Monetary Policy: Donald Trump Versus Jerome Powell?

by Randall G. Holcombe

President-elect Trump has previously disagreed with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on monetary policy, favoring lower interest rates. However, Powell, who operates independently of the presidency, has stated he would not step down if asked by Trump.

Wealth Redistribution is a Hidden Property Right Infringement

by Allen Gindler

Framing wealth redistribution as a solution to economic inequality promotes a narrative of entitlement and resentment. It shifts the focus from fostering growth and innovation to redistributing others' achievements.  

How U.S. Urban Policy Will Look Under Trump

For lovers of liberty, the administration looks mostly promising.

by Scott Beyer

Whether it’s public health, education, or more, Trump intuitively understands that decision-making power should be decentralized to states and cities. That will be a win for cities, which for too long have been victims of federal overreach.

Michael Shellenberger: Exposing The Deep State | Ep. 38 | PART 2/2

In the second part of this two-part series for The Independent with Scott Atlas, Scott welcomes back Michael Shellenberger, bestselling author of San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities and Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All.

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Good as Gold

How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money

Judy Shelton

With clarity and moral courage, Judy Shelton has written a must-read for anyone invested in the future of the economy. You’ll walk away with more answers than questions—a rare experience for anyone who reads about monetary policy.