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Are you to be one of the new poor?

What I really like to do is talk about books. I read a lot of them, but I mostly don’t interact with others who are reading the same books, so I find myself keeping my own counsel. And every once … Continue reading

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The Case for Gold by Ron Paul and Lewis Lehrman

The Case for Gold: A Minority Report of the United States Gold Commission by Ron Paul My rating: 4 of 5 stars This thoughtful, well-researched examination of America’s monetary predicament has only become more relevant in the 31 years since … Continue reading

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What You Should Know About Inflation by Henry Hazlitt

What You Should Know About Inflation by Henry Hazlitt My rating: 4 of 5 stars This short, lucid primer explains everything you need to know about the current economy. Yes, that’s right: the current economy. For although this book was … Continue reading

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The Golden Revolution by John Butler

The Golden Revolution: How to Prepare for the Coming Global Gold Standard by John Butler My rating: 4 of 5 stars This sometimes academic-sounding book takes a levelheaded look at the implications of a global return to the gold standard–a … Continue reading

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The Ages of Gold by Timothy Green

The Ages of Gold by Timothy Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars As I type these words on the morning of Saturday 24 September 2011, the price of gold rests at $1,657.20 an ounce after having tumbled about $150 … Continue reading

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