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About Austaris Blog

Empowering Canadians with Austrian economic principles and sound money strategies for wealth preservation in an uncertain world.

Our Mission

In an era of unprecedented monetary expansion, government overreach, and economic uncertainty, Austaris Blog serves as your guide to understanding and applying Austrian economic principles for wealth preservation and financial independence.

We believe that sound money, free markets, and individual responsibility are the foundations of prosperity. Our mission is to educate freedom-minded Canadians on how to protect their wealth from currency debasement and government intervention while building lasting financial security.

Why Austrian Economics?

Proven Track Record

Austrian economists predicted the 2008 financial crisis, warned about housing bubbles, and have consistently identified the dangers of central bank intervention long before they became mainstream concerns.

Logical Foundation

Unlike mainstream economics that relies on flawed mathematical models, Austrian economics is built on logical deduction from human action—providing timeless principles that work in any economic environment.

Sound Money Focus

Austrian economics emphasizes the critical importance of sound money—money that maintains its value over time and isn't subject to political manipulation or central bank debasement.

Individual Liberty

Austrian economics champions individual choice, free markets, and limited government—principles that align with personal and economic freedom for all Canadians.

What We Cover

Austrian Economics

Deep dives into the principles of Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, and Murray Rothbard. Learn about praxeology, subjective value theory, and Austrian business cycle theory.

  • • Human action and methodological individualism
  • • Austrian capital theory and interest rates
  • • Business cycle analysis and predictions
  • • Critique of central planning and socialism

Capital Protection

Practical strategies for preserving and growing capital in an era of currency debasement, inflation, and government overreach.

  • • Precious metals and real asset allocation
  • • International diversification strategies
  • • Tax optimization and legal structures
  • • Asset protection strategies

Infinite Banking

Master the Infinite Banking Concept and learn how to become your own banker using specially designed participating whole life insurance.

  • • Infinite Banking Concept fundamentals
  • • Privatized banking strategies
  • • Policy design and optimization
  • • Cash flow management techniques

Canadian Markets

Analysis of Canadian financial markets, Bank of Canada policies, and opportunities for Canadian investors through an Austrian lens.

  • • Bank of Canada monetary policy critique
  • • Canadian dollar debasement analysis
  • • Resource sector investment opportunities
  • • Real estate market bubble analysis

Sound Money

Exploring alternatives to fiat currency including precious metals, cryptocurrency, and the history of sound money systems.

  • • Gold standard history and benefits
  • • Bitcoin and cryptocurrency analysis
  • • Inflation and purchasing power erosion
  • • Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)

Our Core Principles

Sound Money

Money should be a stable store of value, not a tool for government manipulation and wealth redistribution.

Free Markets

Voluntary exchange and market prices provide the most efficient allocation of resources and greatest prosperity.

Individual Liberty

Personal freedom and property rights are the foundation of a prosperous and just society.

Part of the Austaris Network

This blog is an educational initiative of Austaris, Canada's premier association of freedom-minded financial advisors.

While our blog provides educational content on Austrian economics and sound money principles, Austaris advisors offer personalized financial planning services that implement these principles in real-world wealth preservation strategies.

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