Mark Skousen
The GOAT in Economics – The Answer May Surprise You
“It was the reading of his book that made an ‘economist’ out of me.” — Ludwig von Mises “I found it such a fascinating book, so satisfying.” — Friedrich Hayek “No book since David Ricardo’s Principles has had such a great influence on the development of economics as…” — Knut Wicksell Yesterday, I made the #1 economics website, “Marginal Revolution”. […]
Coincidence or Fate?
“God works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.” —William Cowper (1731-1800) I’ve always been fascinated with numbers and dates since I was a young man. For instance, there is the Fibonacci series, which forms the basis of the “golden ratio” in plants, […]
Oil, Gold and the Middle East: What’s Next?
“They cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.” — Jeremiah 6:14 World war is spreading even as America faces serious problems at home. Is it in America’s interest to defend Israel, Ukraine and other still viable countries, even as we suffer from massive deficit government spending and mismanagement inside our own country? I’ve visited […]
This ONE Chart Shows Why Wall Street and Washington are Worried
“And renouncing illusions, find peace and content, In that simplest, sublimest of truths — six percent!” —Nicholas Biddle (“Maxims of Wall Street,” p. 186) The first half of 2023 showed a strong recovery in the stock market, especially in technology. But since July, it’s been a different story. Wall Street has struggled, and may even […]
The Top 12 Stocks for 2024
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There is Only ONE Guaranteed Way to Financial Success
“Any earner who earns more than he can spend is automatically an investor.” — Gerald Loeb (“Maxims of Wall Street” p. 21) Last week, I gave a series of lectures at Wabash College, the all-male school in Indiana, and The Citadel, the mostly male military academy in South Carolina. Prof. Richard Ebeling and Mark Skousen at The Citadel. […]