Following Japan's Path

This article illustrates the disturbing trend the U.S. is following into Japanese style deflation. The graphic that accompanies the article tells us the Fed is going to have work a lot harder to generate a heartbeat out of the CPI.

A Return To The Gold Standard?

The head of the World Bank intimated his support for a return to some form of gold standard the other day. In the wake of a flood of money in the global economy and the seemingly reckless fiscal policies of many nations, there is a call for the bygone safety he perceives in gold. Click on the link to access five economists sounding off on the prospect of this move.

The World's Most Profitable Bank

Click the title above to access a great article on the Federal Reserve. It explains the primary functions of the institution as a fiscal agent for the government and just how lucrative they can be. The article also offers perspective to the unique depth of this latest crisis.

Let's Avoid The Next Crisis, Ok?

Three major economists weigh in on what the Fed can do in the future to head off trouble before it multplies.