Reader David H. reminded me that the text of Murray Rothbard’s book The Case Against the Fed is available free, online.
From Kevin A.: Why Monday’s housing numbers are meaningless
Nolan S. mentioned this piece on a fundamental change in the gold-to-silver price ratio: DIVORCE!
The new ‘retirement’ plan: Just keep working. (Thanks to DD for the link.)
Also from DD: Bank of America to cut 10% of branches
From GG: China takes baby step to reduce dependence on dollar
Items from The Economatrix:
Biden: “Long Way” to Recovery
Bernanke: About 25 Financial Firms are Systemically Vital
Lender Failures Reach 64, Most Since 1992
British Economy Crashing at Record Pace
Italian Economy to Shrink 5.2% in 2009
46% More Likely to Buy a Ford Because it Didn’t Get a Bailout
Dealers Aim to Clear Lots with Cash for Clunkers Program
Baby Boomers Curb Free-Spending Habits. New focus on frugality has many companies scrambling
Bernanke: This May Be Worse than Great Depression
British Economic Collapse Rivals Great Depression
More than 1,000 Banks May Fail in Coming Years
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