Liberty and Finance: Dr. Mark Thornton: Economic Catastrophe Amid War & Oil Spike 03-18-2026

Liberty and Finance: Mar 18th, 2026 Dr. Mark Thornton: Economic Catastrophe Amid War & Oil Spike: Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute warns that escalating conflict in the Middle East could trigger a global economic crisis far worse than most expect. Drawing on the ideas of Ludwig von Mises, he explains how government intervention, war, and monetary inflation are converging into a dangerous turning point. Energy markets, especially oil and fertilizer, sit at the center of a fragile global supply chain that could break under prolonged conflict. Thornton also exposes how central bank policies are fueling a K shaped economy where the wealthy benefit while the working class falls behind. As liquidity strains emerge and financial cracks widen, gold and silver may play a critical role in what comes next.