Economics & Politics

Economics and Politics have a profound effect on finance and investment decisions. Global trends, in inflation, interest rates, government policies, etc.

Economics and Politics play an important role in our investing. Political articles will have my Constitutional Conservative/Libertarian point of view.

Is Biflation Creating Global Stagflation?

April 27, 2011

The forces of simultaneous inflation and deflation (named Biflation) ) are threatening to create global stagflation.  Inflation and deflation are powerful forces that can have profound effects on employment, economic growth, and wealth creation. What is Biflation? Biflation is simultaneous inflation and deflation. As the Central Banks around the world increase the money supply through [...]

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Separation of Powers Were Meant to Keep Government Small

April 2, 2011

By Kevin Price Separation of powers are taught, but their importance is not, the reason why is that those in power do not like what this important political concept is intended to accomplish: limits on government. The idea of separation of powers is not new. Some ancient and even modern European countries have exercised such [...]

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Economics and Politics play an important role in our investing. Political articles will have my Constitutional Conservative/Libertarian point of view.

Constitutional Limits Original Intent was Small Government and Freedom

February 4, 2011

By Kevin Price The original intent of constitutional limits was small government and freedom. “Restoring the Constitution” is all the rave these days, as is “federalism” while people show concern over a national government that has become out of control and is spiraling our nation into a downfall. Recently people have woken up to the idea [...]

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Frontier Markets – Egypt Highlights Risk and Investment Opportunities

January 30, 2011

The protests in Egypt highlight the investment risk and opportunities of investing in Frontier markets. Regardless of whether the instability in Egypt subsides quickly or spreads across the Middle East, we are reminded of the unique risks and opportunities an investor has when choosing to invest in Frontier Emerging Markets.   Opportunities – The frontier [...]

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Economics and Politics play an important role in our investing. Political articles will have my Constitutional Conservative/Libertarian point of view.

The Virtues of Limited Government

January 5, 2011

By Kevin Price                                                                                                                                       What a mess…the national debt is growing at a faster pace annually than what it took to reach in over 180 years. Unemployment is at a level we have not seen since the 1970s and the prospects of it getting better any time soon are slim, at best. The federal government [...]

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Inflation and Deflation Produce Biflationary Economies

November 21, 2010

Simultaneous inflation and deflation are producing biflationary economies. Biflation is the word used to describe deflation and inflation simultaneously in different assets. Both inflation and deflation are destructive to societies. Inflation destroys nations’ currencies and hurts those who lack the knowledge or financial ability to own assets that benefit from inflation. This means inflation is [...]

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Economics and Politics play an important role in our investing. Political articles will have my Constitutional Conservative/Libertarian point of view.

Elitists Blinded by Liberal Arrogance

October 31, 2010

The elitists, both Republicans and Democrats, are blinded by liberal arrogance and the belief that only government can solve problems. Elitists believe only they are smart enough to lead the ignorant masses and save the nation and ultimately the world. This is evident throughout the Obama agenda and frequent comments demeaning those who disagree with [...]

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What Obama Has Done FOR America

October 18, 2010

Obama has done plenty TO America, but what has he done FOR America. The American people have been the metaphorical frog who is unaware he is being boiled alive because the water is heated slowly; heated quickly and he will notice and jump out.  The policies of  Republicans and Democrats have been growing government, raising [...]

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Economics and Politics play an important role in our investing. Political articles will have my Constitutional Conservative/Libertarian point of view.

Asset Allocation Investing in an Era of Biflation

October 7, 2010

Biflation is Simultaneous Inflation and Deflation How does an investor allocate their portfolio in an era when inflation and deflation are occurring simultaneously in different assets? This phenomenon has been named Biflation, and is changing the way investors should look at their portfolio asset allocation.   Broad diversification, such as investing in equity index funds, [...]

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Deflation vs. Inflation: Tug of War Results in Biflation (Part II)

October 6, 2010

In Deflation vs. Inflation, Part I  we examined inflation and deflation and how together they are presenting us with a new concept called Biflation. Every economic cycle is different, presenting investors with new challenges and requiring different solutions. We attempt to learn what we can from each cycle, but markets have a way of never [...]

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