In a new research note, AEI’s John Makin examines the feasibility of an idea gaining some renewed popularity: returning to the gold standard. (I, of course, prefer the New Gold Standard.) Makin: We are in a world still struggling with … read more >

On Sept. 29, the Obama reelection contract hit 78.9% on Intrade, up from the mid-50s in late August. But the contract has suffered a sharp reversal of late, dropping 22% from that high as of trading this afternoon. The contract … read more >