Capitalism & Morality and Investing
I discuss Capitalism & Morality, my Vancouver philosophical conference, and my Liberty.me booklet on how to invest in junior mining with discipline and skepticism.
India: Still a Gold Bull?
I discuss India’s demand for gold, the country’s slowing economy, gold smuggling, government controls, and why Indians continue to rely on gold.
PIGS: Only the Ruins Remain
I write for Liberty Unbound on Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain, arguing that their crisis is rooted in culture, not merely debt.
High Risk, High Reward Investing
In this Liberty.me guide, I explain how I approach disciplined junior mining investing, including value analysis, illiquidity, political risk, and margin of safety.
The Ron Paul Un-Revolution
I write for Liberty Unbound on Ron Paul, libertarianism, and why the political process corrupts liberty by replacing principle with activism and compromise.
Modi Demystified
I write for Liberty Unbound on Narendra Modi, India’s middle class, Hindu fanaticism, irrationality, and why India is not the next China.
It’s an Oversupply Problem
I discuss Western decline, over-regulation, mining oversupply, hard assets, natural resources, and why I am becoming increasingly bullish on gold.
Why Indians Buy Gold
I discuss why Indians buy gold, arguing that it is not merely tradition but a rational response to negative real yields, weak institutions, and financial repression.
World Government, or Smaller Countries?
I write for Liberty Unbound on world government, smaller countries, statism, property rights, and why smaller states may offer more freedom.
Indians’ View of Gold
I write for The Northern Miner on why Indians buy gold, arguing that it is not merely tradition but a rational response to negative real yields and institutional distrust.