Why Do People Say “Gold is Money”?
History, economic theory, and empirical evidence: three arguments supporting gold as the purest form of money.
Golden Nuggets
Silver Industrial Uses: How Silver Runs The World
Silver is often associated with “second place.” But don’t be fooled: silver is a remarkable metal that often plays a much greater role in our everyday lives than its glamorous yellow counterpart.
Why Should I Care About the Gold Price?
Because the entire global financial system was built on gold. Today, the gold price sends important signals about the economic health of the world’s most powerful nations.
Semiconductors, Medicine, and Telescopes: Industrial Uses of Gold
We are all familiar with gold’s visual beauty, which made it the precious metal of kings and emperors for thousands of years. Today, this illustrious yellow metal is no longer reserved for royalty. You rely on gold every day, as does anyone who takes advantage of modern electronics, dentistry, medicine, and…space travel?
Why Does Fiat Currency Fail?
Fiat currencies rule the world, despite their shoddy track record over the last 100 years. What can we learn from fiat currency collapses in recent history?
The Truth About Gold Price Manipulation
Gold bugs often debate the scope and impact of gold price manipulation. Some of these accusations are absolutely true, while others enter the realm of conspiracy.
History of the Gold Standard in America
To understand the history of US monetary system, we must grasp the role of its central protagonist: gold.
How Does Quantitative Easing Impact Gold?
The long-term risks of quantitative easing, including eroding the credibility of the US dollar, are closely linked to gold's performance.
History of Hard Money: Japan’s Lost Decade
In the 1990s, Japan’s economy crashed after a frenzy of debt, speculation, and easy money. Japan’s lost decade now stands as a dire warning to modern economists.
Gold vs. Money Supply
History is clear: when the money supply increases, the gold price follows. The more dollars are printed, the more can be stuffed into the earth’s limited supply of gold.