Foreign governments and central banks are dumping their holdings of United States debt, according to the latest data from the Treasury Department. According to the report, foreign holdings U.S. Treasury securities rose by just 0.7 percent to $6.18 trillion in January. China, the biggest foreign owner of U.S. debt, reduced its holdings by 0.7 percent […]
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Video: Would you use an Uber for doctors?
Due to technological advancements and the rise of the sharing economy, doctors on demand, otherwise known as house calls, is making a comeback. Learn Liberty decided to take a quick look at this Uber for doctors initiative that is starting to make waves worldwide. This just shows, once again, how the free market is innovating […]
London Mayor Boris Johnson warns Obama not to interfere in ‘Brexit’ referendum
For the first time in 40 years, the people of Britain will choose to stay in the European Union or make an exit. This historical referendum, scheduled for Jun. 23, is being referred to as a “Brexit.” Ostensibly, the polls show that many Britons are in favor of getting off the roller coaster ride of […]
The ‘We’ve Created Millions of Jobs’ Myth
By: Ryan McMaken In an interview on Bloomberg TV Monday, David Stockman explained the Trump phenomenon as a “repudiation” of the failed economic policy that presently dominates Washington. In the course of the interview, however, one of the Bloomberg commentators returned to well-worn bullet points and claimed “we’ve created, like, millions of jobs” since the last […]
Federal Reserve donates to Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz campaigns
Is the Federal Reserve politically independent? Ha! When someone says the United States central bank is independent of politics, everyone should just laugh hysterically. It couldn’t be further from the truth. Everything the Fed does is based on politics, and it has been since its inception. From budget deficits to funding of government programs, the […]