A review of the book: Financing the American Dream: A Cultural History of Consumer Credit by Lendol Calder To paraphrase Robert Frost, something there is that does not like a consumer loan. Indeed, for a long time the idea of such credit created a sensation of discomfort, insecurity and even shame. Americans harbored a natural … Read more
The New Year is the time to make resolutions. The problem is that many people dismiss such resolutions as good intentions that are almost made to be broken. In the rush of things, no one has time to keep them. I disagree with such conclusions. My book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to … Read more
There was a time when brokers traded stocks for investors. Such activity relied upon a human element to make calculated decisions to buy and sell in the frenzied atmosphere found on the stock market floor. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. However, those days are long … Read more
Though not easy to read since Lithuanian is a difficult language, I am assured by my friend, Mantas Kuncaitis, that the text found here favorably reviews the book Return to Order and will soon be published in other newspapers in Lithuania. The article, “Moralinė Krizė Arba Kodėl Griuvo Ekonomika” appeared on the website politika.lt. Many … Read more
Written by Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira We gather to celebrate the beautiful feast of Christmas, a lovable tradition, established and handed down to us through the centuries. As this year comes to a close, we look back to find that last year ended in similar circumstances: generalized chaos and confusion as risks increase. Presently … Read more
by Michael Whitcraft The year is closing and it is time to glance back at everything that happened during 2014. We can say that we are in the midst of generalized chaos that has gown a lot during this time not just in our country but also throughout the whole world. In this moment, seemingly … Read more
There are eighteen trillion reasons to fear for the future. Eighteen trillion of anything is a fearsome number. It suggests something beyond comprehension and outside the realm of reality. The number becomes even more unreal when it is attached to reasons. It boggles the mind since no one can actually reason in such terms. However, … Read more
Quite by accident, I came to frequent a jewelry store that would help me take care of those small problems with watches that can be so vexing. I was tired of department store attendants who could not replace batteries or change watch bands. It seemed that every time I took a watch in to be … Read more
When people ask me how they might help promote Return to Order, I tell them that it helps to look at the opportunities surrounding them. You, too, will be surprised by the simple things you can do to get the word out about the book and its ideas. Once again, I am listing some excellent … Read more
The late Jesuit Fr. Bernard Dempsey was an excellent economist who knew how to apply relevant theological considerations to his discussions of the market economy. He defends the Catholic Church’s scholastic school of economic thought (1500-1650) against the naturalistic liberal school. He makes the following distinction: Read the article: Is This the Big One? “The … Read more
