Many lessons can be gleaned from history and, while no two periods are identically alike, there are often many similarities to learn from. The current period, for example, is often compared to the Great Depression in regards to unprecedented government action as well as with the 1970s in regards to trends in commodities and inflation. [Let's take a closer look.] Words: 1165

The National Inflation Association (NIA) has just posted an article* which makes a number of interesting arguments for the advent of hyperinflation and, while I agree with the conclusion that we could potentially face such an event, I see it as just one of a few possible outcomes. Let me comment on the specific points in the NIA article. Words: 1666

In the months leading up to Osama bin Laden’s death a survey of Muslim publics around the world found little support for the al Qaeda leader. [That being said, over 20% of Muslims in several of the countries surveyed still had favorable views of al Qaeda itself. Let's take a closer look at what the survet results conveyed.] Words: 502