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China Collapse?

China Collapse?

By on December 2, 2011 in China, economy with 0 Comments

The Daily Bell provides an overview of China’s real estate market which they (and others) claim has already collapsed. This collapse is expected to bring  down the Chinese economy and what remains of the world economy. Here is an excerpt from the article: And here is some of the text that accompanies the video below [...]

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Salvation of the World’s Economic Problems Itself Going Bankrupt?

Salvation of the World’s Economic Problems Itself Going Bankrupt?

By on November 27, 2011 in China, economy, Insolvency with 0 Comments

Of all the worries we have, China is supposed to be the possible bailout savior for Europe, the continuing supporter of US deficit spending and the growth engine for the world during these difficult times. Not so, according to Matthew Robertson: China’s economy has a reputation for being strong and prosperous, but according to a well-known [...]

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GDP: China vs. US

GDP: China vs. US

By on September 12, 2011 in China, GDP with 0 Comments

Charles R. Andersen has an interesting comparison on various country GDP measures. The US GDP is approximately 50% larger than China’s. On a per capita basis, the US is almost 7 times larger than China. However, China has already surpassed the US in manufacturing and is 46% larger.

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If You Thought 2008 Was Bad ….

If You Thought 2008 Was Bad ….

Jim Rogers remarks on our absurd economic policy of devaluing our way to bankruptcy.

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Choose Your Route to The Great Depression

Choose Your Route to The Great Depression

I have argued for quite a while that QE will not and cannot stop, at least on anything other than a temporary basis. The rationale for my position has been that without the Fed, the federal government will not be able to fund its deficits and continue paying its bills. Dissatisfaction amongst foreign investors, particularly [...]

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Is China a Paper-Mache Tiger?

Is China a Paper-Mache Tiger?

By on May 16, 2011 in banks, China with 0 Comments

Is the Chinese growth miracle built upon the same sand base that characterized Western Democracies’ growth for the past 30 years? The answer, according to Red Capitalism by Carl E. Walter and Fraser J.T. Howie appears to be YES. In a review of the book, Edward Chancellor states: According to Fraser Howie and Carl Walter in [...]

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Another Dollar Warning

Another Dollar Warning

Another warning regarding the fate of the  US and its currency. Possibly the Last Time to Get Out of the Dollar by Simon Black March 15, 2011 Dallas, Texas, USA It’s no secret that the United States government owes a pretty penny to foreigners. Certainly, what America owes to foreigners pales in comparison to what [...]

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Will China Be Like Egypt?

Will China Be Like Egypt?

By on February 9, 2011 in China with 0 Comments

From afar the Chinese economic miracle is impressive. Large statist efforts produce large impressive outcomes. Massive new cities appear where none were before. Rapid GDP growth rates are regularly announced. China is about to become the world’s great superpower — economically, intellectually and militarily. But wait! There’s more! China has some of the same problems [...]

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China Channels Ben Bernanke

China Channels Ben Bernanke

By on December 29, 2010 in China, Inflation with 1 Comment

China and inflation have not co-existed well over the centuries. China is attempting to do the impossible, walk a tightrope between free markets and strong central control. Ultimately the two don’t play well together. In the end, they are incompatible.  In the meantime, however,  the drama of an enormous population with expectations of rising standards [...]

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How Hyperinflation Occurs

How Hyperinflation Occurs

By on December 3, 2010 in China, currency, dollar, Favorites, Inflation with 1 Comment

Hyperinflation does not occur slowly. Nor is it preceded by a bell ringing or an article warning you in advance. Hyperinflation is like a tsunami. By the time you spot it, it is too late. You are already doomed. All of the actions taken by our government in an attempt to ward off the necessary [...]

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