Frank Hollenbeck
Author
Frank Hollenbeck has held positions as senior economist at the State Department, chief economist at Caterpillar Overseas, and as an associate director of a Swiss private bank, and is a former lecturer at the International University of Geneva. He is also a regular contributor to Mises.org.
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Why Timid Reforms of Central Banks Won’t Work
The Federal Reserve System of central banking was a response to the financial panics of 1903 and 1907 that rocked the US financial system...
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Europe and Deflation Paranoia
There is a current incessant flow of articles warning us of the certain economic calamity if deflation is allowed to show its nose for even the briefest period of time.
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The Sad State of the Economics Profession
It is not an exaggeration to say the current reputation of economists is probably just below that of a used car salesman. The recent failures of economic policies to boost growth or employment have tarnished this image even more.
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Why Keynesian Economists Don’t Understand Inflation
The “monetary cranks” and “ignorant zealots” of old are back preaching salvation if only we had more inflation.
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The Euro Is Not Overvalued (Nor Is Any Other Currency)
A common argument for dumping the Euro is that it is overvalued, and that the European Central Bank is unwilling to correct this so-called “problem.”
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Why Timid Reforms of Central Banks Won’t Work
The Federal Reserve System of central banking was a response to the financial panics of 1903 and 1907 that rocked the US financial system...
|
Europe and Deflation Paranoia
There is a current incessant flow of articles warning us of the certain economic calamity if deflation is allowed to show its nose for even the briefest period of time.
|
The Sad State of the Economics Profession
It is not an exaggeration to say the current reputation of economists is probably just below that of a used car salesman. The recent failures of economic policies to boost growth or employment have tarnished this image even more.
|
Why Keynesian Economists Don’t Understand Inflation
The “monetary cranks” and “ignorant zealots” of old are back preaching salvation if only we had more inflation.
|
The Euro Is Not Overvalued (Nor Is Any Other Currency)
A common argument for dumping the Euro is that it is overvalued, and that the European Central Bank is unwilling to correct this so-called “problem.”
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