Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

Why I Tore Up Paul Samuelson’s Famous Textbook

Special Announcement about the Economy and the Stock Market: Before getting into today’s Skousen CAFÉ, the federal government released...

Crazed Comptroller Nominee Promotes Eliminating All Private Bank Accounts

This past week, President Joe Biden raised the hair on the back of Wall Street and Main Street...

Next Stop Dow 100,000? Who Will be the Next President of the United States?

“Forecast a number a number or a date, but not both.” -- "The Maxims of Wall Street" In...

Danger Ahead: The Billionaires Tax is Just the Beginning

“No working person in America thinks it’s right that they pay their taxes and billionaires don’t.” -- Senator Ron...

Do You Know About This Secret Government ‘Financial Crisis’ Situation Room In the White House?

“The light on Wall Street can at any time go from green to red without pausing at yellow.”...

Are We Heading Toward an Energy Crisis?

So, you think the “Green New Deal” is dead? Think again. Energy prices are soaring not only in...

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My Most Successful Technique to Convert Students from Socialism to Free-Market Capitalism

“The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways: the point, however, is to change it.” -- Karl...

Reaganomics at 40: Reagan’s Biggest Success – and Regret

The Heritage Foundation and the Reagan Ranch last week held celebrations of the 40th anniversary of “Reaganomics.” Living economists...

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Afghanistan and China

“Those who are most loudly criticizing Biden’s troop withdrawal are those most responsible for creating this mess, to...

Why Governor Kristi Noem Could be the Next President

“South Dakota has the highest growth rate and lowest unemployment in the country.”  -- Governor Kristi Noem Mark Skousen...