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In the post-Civil War South during Reconstruction, federal troops attempted to impose their will in part by pitting recently-freed slaves against southern whites. The outcome was obvious, leading to more than a century of violent racial clashes, all the while strengthening federal power.
Original article: Federal Power and Statist Racecraft
A central doctrine of the Keynesian system is the “liquidity trap” in which consumers hold money in anticipation of higher interest rates. The act of holding money allegedly promotes “underconsumption,” continuing the economic downturn. This doctrine, however, cannot withstand scrutiny.
Original article: The Keynesian Liquidity Trap Fable
These days, most federally-funded workers are “private” contract and grant workers. These jobs will quickly disappear if we‘re serious about spending cuts.
Original article: Want to Cut Federal Workers? Just Cut Spending.
By Ellen Elder
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Gemini's CFTC settlement to whales' increasing interest in Dogecoin.
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as crypto exchange Gemini agreed to pay $5 million to settle a case with the CFTC. Plus, Dogecoin futures set a record high in terms of open interest and MARA Holdings is lending out 7,377 BTC to third parties.
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Will increasing tax in South Africa help stop excessive drinking?
Why are Nigeria's rice farmers struggling despite government policies to boost local production.
And as more athletes break records we ask: just how long will records continue being broken?
Presenter :Audrey Brown Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos, Susan Gachuhi and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Avoiding unnecessary debt and living within your means are two important and well-known considerations for building your own wealth. But other factors, like investing in stocks, managing your retirement, and sorting out needs versus wants are also part of the complicated, life-long journey to secure your own finances. We’ll talk about how everything from IRAs to cryptocurrency fits in with your individual financial plan.