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Alex J. Pollock

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Biography

Alex J. Pollock is a senior fellow at the Mises Institute, the author of Finance and Philosophy—Why We’re Always Surprised, and co-author of Surprised Again! His work is available at alexjpollock.com.

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The Reign of the Greenback

Economic Dynamism
October 16, 2025

The Sound of Five Thousand Banks Collapsing

Economic Dynamism
April 25, 2025
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The Reign of the Greenback

October 16, 2025

The Sound of Five Thousand Banks Collapsing

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