Given recent events, there has been growing criticism over Federal Reserve Policy. In today's print, Alan Greenspan defends his reign as Chairman of our Central Bank. I have dusted off a few thoughts on this period which, I believe point out some of the errors made during his tenure. This...

There is not a day that passes without a vast analysis of the relative merits of a Clinton or Obama presidency. One claims to have more experience. Another claims to be the voice of change. Both think they are qualified to answer the telephone at 3 A.M. (or any other...

To the "average" person who pays attention to the fiscal situation in this country, they are used to seeing stories about annual deficits of a few hundred billion dollars. Bad as they are, these numbers represent only a fraction of the total liability that this country has amassed. If you...

I have been critical of policy and policy response from the Federal Reserve (as well as the Treasury) for quite some time. I often refer to the Fed's approach as ostrich economics. Their short-sighted policies have dug us into a fine mess. Across the entire spectrum, people have been suckered...

Chairman Ben Bernanke
Chairman
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Washington, D.C. 20551

Dear Ben:

I hope you don't mind the informality, but I feel like you should always be able to call your banker by his first name.

I noticed this morning that...