Claudio Grass
Over the past decade I have plunged into a study of geopolitics, history, different monetary, economic and political systems and philosophies. The writers who impressed and influenced me the most, where those who promoted individualism over collectivism, freedom over slavery, non-aggression over using force as a legitimate way to solve problems. Among them were Ludwig von Mises, Murray Rothbard, Harry Brown, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, Artistoteles and Thomas Aquinas to name just a few.
Therefore, when I think about gold, I also think about values associated with it. The most important aspect to me is striving for personal and individual happiness or the right of every person to pursuit his own way of happiness. It is my conviction that only sound money can be the fundament for a sound society. This is why I became a friend of the Austrian School of Economics, which stands for private ownership, free markets and financial sovereignty, resting on the premise that things are settled into order despite the apparent chaos of individual actions.
My personal motivations for holding physical gold and silver in my own possession are rather straightforward and, I think, easy for many people with similar ideas and concerns to identify with.
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The war on cash: A closer look at its far-reaching implications- Part I
Much has been said and written over the last years on the topic of the gradual elimination of cash that we witness in our economic activity ... -
The current monetary order is nearing its end
Interview with Dimitri Speck Given the massive intervention and monetary manipulation experiment by central banks over the last decade, the amount of distortions created in the ... -
Fed policy U-turn and US markets
“An eternally high plateau” US markets made headlines once again, as they reached new highs recently, continuing a rally that seems to defy gravity and common ... -
Turkey’s inevitable recession – Part II
Spillover effects Turkey’s debt problem, coupled with the plummeting lira, is arguably the most important risk factor for the nation’s economy. To make matters worse, far ... -
The Wiedmann Bible
An interview with Martin Wiedmann The Wiedmann Bible is an extraordinary work of art and a testament its creator’s passion and dedication. Created by Willy Wiedmann ... -
Sound money: A Biblical perspective – Part II
«Because gold is honest money, it is disliked by dishonest men.“ – Ron Paul The value of silver and gold is given by their own nature ... -
Sound money: A Biblical perspective – Part I
«It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain an idea without accepting it.» Aristotle In today’s world, it is obvious that ... -
Merger mania: Consolidation in the gold mining sector
Late last year, Barrick Gold, the world’s largest gold miner in terms of reserves, made headlines when it announced its acquisition of Randgold Resources, in a ... -
Today’s EU is the embodiment of bureaucratic hubris
Interview with Dr. Markus Krall: When it comes to identifying and evaluating the key vulnerabilities and inherent risks of the banking and financial system, there are ... -
ECB: running out of runway – Part II
Knock-on effects Overall, under Mr. Draghi’s watch, the ECB’s balance sheet has ballooned to a previously unimaginable scale and aggressive policies like the extensive QE program ...
