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Fonzie or Ponzi? One Theory on the Limits to Government Debt

If you’re part of my generation and watched enough Happy Days back in the day, you know that “the Fonz” had a keen understanding of human nature. And that projecting confidence was a huge part of his alpha male badassness. … Continue reading

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63 High Government Debt Episodes and What They Tell Us about Our Options Today

Do you wonder what to make of America’s soaring government debt and what it means for the future? Or, if you already have it figured out, are you interested in research that might challenge your position? Either way, you might … Continue reading

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Testing Krugman’s Debt Reduction Strategy (And Finding It Fails)

Nike recently published a series of ads declaring “winning takes care of everything,” in reference to Tiger Woods’s recapture of the world #1 golfer ranking. The slogan went over with certain critics like an illegal ball drop. Many economists insist … Continue reading

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