Coherent thoughts on what is and is not "free market". I would disagree that the fed is really meant to prevent inflation. Many of their actions are specifica

Coherent thoughts on what is and is not "free market". I would disagree that the fed is really meant to prevent inflation. Many of their actions are specifically designed to increase inflation. I also disagree that there is any reason to suspect that its better than a private money alternative, or backing to some kind of commodity based standard like gold. I would say most evidence is to the contrary (although this is generally a lengthy discussion).