Frank Hollenbeck
Author
Frank Hollenbeck has held positions as senior economist at the State Department, chief economist at Caterpillar Overseas, and as an associate director of a Swiss private bank, and is a former lecturer at the International University of Geneva. He is also a regular contributor to Mises.org.
LATEST
Why Timid Reforms of Central Banks Won’t Work
The Federal Reserve System of central banking was a response to the financial panics of 1903 and 1907 that rocked the US financial system...
Europe and Deflation Paranoia
There is a current incessant flow of articles warning us of the certain economic calamity if deflation is allowed to show its nose for even the briefest period of time.
The Sad State of the Economics Profession
It is not an exaggeration to say the current reputation of economists is probably just below that of a used car salesman. The recent failures of economic policies to boost growth or employment have tarnished this image even more.
Why Keynesian Economists Don’t Understand Inflation
The “monetary cranks” and “ignorant zealots” of old are back preaching salvation if only we had more inflation.
The Euro Is Not Overvalued (Nor Is Any Other Currency)
A common argument for dumping the Euro is that it is overvalued, and that the European Central Bank is unwilling to correct this so-called “problem.”
