Criminal theft: banknotes made legal tender; in practice gold confiscated from citizens (unannounced); in practice New Zealand population off the gold standard (unannounced)
As a preamble to this series, have you considered providing a brief history of money, with an explanation as to why a gold/silver standard is preferable to fiat and the ill effects of money supply expansion? Something along the lines of Rothbard in "What Has Government Done To Our Money" or "The Case Against the Fed?"
If it turns into a book probably...long story...but essentially my health has precluded (for now anyway) anything for the basics. I wanted to make certain at least the basics of the NZ story was out there in case anything happens. If health improves I may work on it, but as I'm sure you know, that information is pretty accessible and if anyone is interested they will get there if they follow my references. I've got a Reading section for anyone who wants to look. Rothbard is the primary starting point.
Like everything else it's incomplete, but it's a start. And I was writing this for about 10 people - local friends - who are starting to get it. I'm satisfied with that.
I noticed your comments re: the Mises Institute and agree. A bunch of my articles are up on their site (mises.org), under my real name (Artis Shepherd), in case you're interested.
Oh. I'm dense. I've been reading you work. If I was fit and working (i.e. earning) I would subscribe to Mises. By far the best source for me. I'd also buy all their books. I feel a cheat as I only have the free pdfs. All good motivation to get fit - which is happening.
I see you're an electrical engineer. So I know your math is good. I'm MEng Chem. Ditto.
That's great to hear (that you've been reading my work). I should have another one up there in the next couple weeks (about the Fed, of course). Mises Institute is second to none when it comes to promoting freedom and reason - great organization.
Yes, an engineer by education, but an investor by profession since business school.
I thought the wider global silver story - partially covered in pt 3 - was interesting; I think it's relevant to what's going on at the moment. Same but different.
There's nothing so permanent as a "temporary" government program.
As a preamble to this series, have you considered providing a brief history of money, with an explanation as to why a gold/silver standard is preferable to fiat and the ill effects of money supply expansion? Something along the lines of Rothbard in "What Has Government Done To Our Money" or "The Case Against the Fed?"
Reading part 3 now.
No. But a great idea.
If it turns into a book probably...long story...but essentially my health has precluded (for now anyway) anything for the basics. I wanted to make certain at least the basics of the NZ story was out there in case anything happens. If health improves I may work on it, but as I'm sure you know, that information is pretty accessible and if anyone is interested they will get there if they follow my references. I've got a Reading section for anyone who wants to look. Rothbard is the primary starting point.
https://craighutchinson.substack.com/p/accessible-books-on-finance-and-economics
Like everything else it's incomplete, but it's a start. And I was writing this for about 10 people - local friends - who are starting to get it. I'm satisfied with that.
For now health must be the focus.
Absolutely. Take care of your health first.
Great book references as well.
I noticed your comments re: the Mises Institute and agree. A bunch of my articles are up on their site (mises.org), under my real name (Artis Shepherd), in case you're interested.
Thank you. I've just subscribed to your substack. Lots of good reading for me ahead. You've a new fan.
Oh. I'm dense. I've been reading you work. If I was fit and working (i.e. earning) I would subscribe to Mises. By far the best source for me. I'd also buy all their books. I feel a cheat as I only have the free pdfs. All good motivation to get fit - which is happening.
I see you're an electrical engineer. So I know your math is good. I'm MEng Chem. Ditto.
That's great to hear (that you've been reading my work). I should have another one up there in the next couple weeks (about the Fed, of course). Mises Institute is second to none when it comes to promoting freedom and reason - great organization.
Yes, an engineer by education, but an investor by profession since business school.
Keep up the work on your health!
I thought the wider global silver story - partially covered in pt 3 - was interesting; I think it's relevant to what's going on at the moment. Same but different.