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Ep 44 – Dominic Frisby: Inflation of Political Stupidity

Ep 44 - Dominic Frisby: Inflation of Political Stupidity

Comedian, commentator, and author Dominic Frisby joins Ben and Keith LIVE in New Orleans for a special edition of the Gold Exchange podcast. Dominic untangles the mess that’s happening in the UK including the movements in the pound and gilt markets as well as their latest tax and energy policies. With Liz Truss stepping down […]

The Laffer Curve And Austrian School Economics

Laffer Curve

Jude Wanniski, a writer for the Wall Street Journal, coined the term “Laffer Curve” after a concept promoted by economist Art Laffer.Laffer himself says the idea goes back to the 14th century The idea is that if one wants to maximize the government’s tax revenue, there is an optimal tax rate. (Ignore for the moment […]