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Acton Occasional Series

March 12, 2019

Game of Theories: The Monetarists

Note: This is post #114 in a weekly video series on basic economics. A monetarist is an economist who holds the strong belief that the economy’s performance is determined almost entirely by changes in the money supply. Continue Reading...
March 06, 2019

7 Figures: National Academies report on child poverty

In a massive new 599-page study, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Board on Children, Youth, and Families produced a report on the costs of child poverty in the United States and the effectiveness of current efforts aimed at reducing poverty. Continue Reading...
March 05, 2019

Game of Theories: The Keynesians

Note: This is post #113 in a weekly video series on basic economics. “One point of contention among economists is the causes of business cycles and recessions,” says economist Tyler Cowen. Continue Reading...
March 04, 2019

6 Quotes: P. J. O’Rourke on government and politicians

On Thursday, the Acton Institute will be hosting an Evening in Chicago with P. J. O’Rourke. In honor of the event, here are six quotes on government and politicians by the best-selling author and beloved political satirist: On politicians: “A politician is anyone who asks individuals to surrender part of their liberty—their power and privilege—to State, Masses, Mankind, Planet Earth, or whatever. Continue Reading...
February 26, 2019

Understanding the Great Depression

Note: This is post #112 in a weekly video series on basic economics. During the “Roaring Twenties” the economy was booming—growing at nearly three percent per year—while inflation stayed near zero percent. Continue Reading...