Steve Hanke

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Professor of Applied Economics @JohnsHopkins | Senior Contributing Columnist @Fortune | FX & Commodity Trader | Reagan White House | Views are my own

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1Feb 24, '23"We do not need anything except for one thing; to be hard working!" – Atatürk20×2.4M24k2.3k191
2Mar 23, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: Turkey's benchmark BIST 100 Index PLUMMETED 16% last week. With the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Pres. Erdoğan is PLAYING WITH FIRE. Stay tuned.16.1×1.9M32k4.8k759
3Jun 11, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: PRES. ERDOGAN’S TURKEY = NO PERSON = NO PROBLEM.16.1×1.9M30k3.2k693
4Oct 2, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: Welcome to Erdogan's Turkey.14.6×1.8M27k2k1.2k
5Mar 1, '23Nigeria’s presidential election draws to a close, with Bola Tinubu declared the victor amidst cries of vote rigging. When it comes to Nigeria’s electoral commission and its chairma12×1.4M34k18k273
6Jun 25, '24FLASH: The Kenyan parliament has just ERUPTED IN FLAMES as protests against the $2.7 BILLION TAX HIKE turn violent. The hikes were spurred by Kenya's latest IMF DEAL. As Harvard Pr10.9×1.3M19k13k1k
7Mar 2, '23After 8 years as Nigeria’s president, Buhari leaves behind a dismal legacy: CORRUPTION, A JUNK CURRENCY, SOARING INFLATION, and last but not least, a FLAWED PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION i9.8×1.2M27k14k151
8Mar 19, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: This morning, popular Istanbul Mayor & Pres. Erdogan's main political rival, Ekrem Imamoglu, was ARRESTED by Turkish authorities. As a result, Turkey's main s8.5×1M21k2.9k399
9Jun 26, '24The IMF's advice to Pres. Ruto has DONE IT AGAIN. As Harvard Prof. Robert Barro puts it, "THE IMF DOESN'T PUT OUT FIRES, IT STARTS THEM."8.2×986k27k15k776
10Mar 4, '23A FLAWED presidential election has just concluded in #Nigeria. Bola Tinubu, the hand-picked candidate of corrupt Pres. Buhari, was declared the winner. Not surprisingly, Nigerians 8.2×984k23k11k134
11Feb 9, '24#PAKWatch🇵🇰: Even though it appears that Imran Khan and the PTI party had a runaway electoral victory, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is working overtime to rig the re7.7×924k32k12k120
12Jun 12, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: PRES. ERDOGAN’S TURKEY = NO PERSON = NO PROBLEM.7.5×898k20k2.7k261
13Oct 24, '25After the Canadians ran ads featuring Pres. Reagan condemning tariffs, Trump lost his cool and halted trade talks. Watch my old boss, Pres. Reagan, DESTROY TARIFFS with clarity and7.4×897k24k5.8k959
14Mar 19, '20"Science is the only true guide in life." -- Atatürk7.1×0109k24k283
15Feb 2, '23“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan7.0×842k31k5.8k26
16May 9, '23The cartoon says it all. Need I say more?6.9×832k27k14k96
17Feb 16, '23"Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up." – Imran Khan6.8×815k25k5.7k67
18May 10, '25#PAKWatch🇵🇰: ARROGANT, CORRUPT, & INCOMPETENT Pakistani PM Sharif declares victory over India. SHARIF = DELUSIONAL. He’s leading a BANANA REPUBLIC that’s imprisoned former PM6.6×790k17k4.5k348
19Jan 18, '23“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan6.2×751k20k3.8k60
20Mar 23, '25#TurkeyWatch🇹🇷: In response to İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's detention, Turkish authorities DETAINED ANOTHER 37 people for allegedly posting “provocative” messages on social me6.0×724k17k2.5k338
21Feb 10, '24#PAKWatch🇵🇰: In Pakistan, the Awam is under the military’s BOOT.5.9×708k30k11k156
22Mar 20, '20"If one day, my words are against science, choose science." – Atatürk5.9×092k19k258
23Aug 5, '23“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan5.6×669k31k7.8k42
24Feb 8, '24“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan5.3×641k33k6.8k157
25Jul 7, '23#PAKWatch: Pakistan in a nutshell. A two-nation reality. Need I say more?5.3×637k20k6.8k72
26Feb 28, '22“Peace at home, peace in the world.” — Atatürk5.2×0100k7.6k164
27Jun 24, '24“If one day, my words are against science, choose science.” - Atatürk4.3×523k17k1.4k404
28Feb 25, '22"Unless a nation’s life faces peril, war is murder." -- Atatürk4.3×079k8.8k273
29Aug 1, '24Bangladeshi authorities have ARRESTED OVER 10,000 people and investigated over 200,000. It looks like AUTHORITARIAN PM Sheikh Hasina is conducting a WITCH HUNT.3.8×457k16k4k232
30Nov 8, '23"The demand in Pakistan is for real freedom. Which means justice, which means fundamental rights." – Imran Khan3.8×454k19k6.2k70
31Apr 16, '22Thousands of Pro-Khan supporters have packed in like sardines to hear the former PM speak in Karachi, Pakistan. Take a look:3.8×051k14k116
32Feb 8, '24#PAKWatch🇵🇰: In Karachi, Pakistan, police are blocking the media from entering the location where the votes are tallied. In Pakistan, the MILITARY RUNS THE SHOW & COUNTS THE 3.7×446k17k8.6k103
33Apr 14, '22“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan3.6×052k13k56
34May 18, '20"Sovereignty is not given, it is taken." --Atatürk3.5×065k6.9k165
35Oct 30, '23Welcome to politics – Pakistani style.3.3×401k17k6k42
36Apr 2, '23"If I don't fight for my country, who will?" – Imran Khan3.3×399k17k4.1k28
37Jun 18, '23#PAKWatch: Former Pakistani cricket star & PM Imran Khan faces an onslaught of baseless charges hurled at him by PM Sharif's regime and PAK's military. But Khan stands fearless3.3×399k17k5.8k56
38Apr 22, '20"Science is the only true guide in life." -- Atatürk3.3×061k6.2k68
39Mar 26, '23Imran Khan supporters chant their support in Lahore's Railway station after Khan's massive rally. Take a look:3.2×391k18k5.6k34
40Mar 15, '23Pakistan: “It’s not the law of the land. It’s the law of the jungle” – Imran Khan3.2×384k19k6.3k18
41Apr 14, '22“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan3.1×046k11k61
42Aug 15, '23"Bravery is standing with the truth and right." -- Imran Khan3.1×374k18k4.9k15
43Apr 14, '22“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” — Imran Khan3.0×043k10k112
44Nov 9, '23"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan3.0×357k19k5.1k43
45Mar 17, '23In Pakistan, ex-PM Khan's residence has become a war zone. Take a look at the scene.3.0×357k17k7.1k28
46Dec 17, '24I second @RichardGrenell. I'm looking forward to talking to my old friend Imran Khan again. The last time we spoke was for over an hour in April 2023 via Zoom.2.8×343k24k8.5k108
47Oct 5, '22In Gujarat, India, Muslim men are publicly flogged as crowds chant Hindu nationalist slogans. Where are the police? Take a look at the scene.2.8×025k14k207
48Apr 15, '22“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan2.8×041k9.1k23
49Feb 14, '22“Peace at home, peace in the world.” — Atatürk2.7×052k4.1k116
50Nov 3, '22“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan2.7×044k8.3k46
51Apr 11, '22Thousands flooded the streets of Pakistan in support of Imran Khan. Looks like Khan has some loyal street support. Take a look:2.7×035k11k131
52Feb 13, '24#PAKWatch🇵🇰: Captain Pakistan won the race. Now, it’s time to let him out of jail so he can form a government.2.7×320k20k6.7k32
53Apr 13, '22Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in KPK, one of the 4 provinces of Pakistan, to protest against the removal of Imran Khan. The media has been threatened w/ “se2.7×033k11k65
54Feb 22, '22“Science is the most reliable guide in life.” — Atatürk2.6×052k3.4k142
55Mar 26, '23Former PAK PM Khan led a huge rally in Lahore, where he mapped out his 10-point economic manifesto for PAK. His manifesto will work, but only if anchored by a currency board, like 2.6×314k17k6.4k22
56Feb 24, '22"Liberty, the future, and freedom, everything exists with justice!' – Atatürk2.6×049k4.5k129
57Jan 14, '24#PAKWatch: Pakistan’s Supreme Court barred former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party from contesting elections by denying it a cricket-bat symbol at the polls. PAKISTAN = RIGGED ELE2.4×290k17k8.1k63
58Apr 14, '22“I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.” — Muhammad Ali Jinnah2.3×034k7.8k92
59Mar 31, '20“Science is the only true guide in life.” —Mustafa Kemal Atatürk2.2×039k5.2k50
60Feb 27, '20This isn’t the Gestapo or KGB. These are #Modi’s #RSS thugs breaking into #Muslim homes, pillaging & assaulting with impunity. #BJP’s radical #Hindutva agenda is turning #India2.2×018k14k188
61Apr 11, '22Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across #Pakistan in protest against the removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan & rumored US efforts of regime change. Take 2.2×027k9.2k111
62Feb 27, '22Watch as a crowd gathers in St Petersburg, Russia and chants "No to War," & "Ukraine is not our enemy". Take a look:2.2×032k7.6k237
63Mar 29, '20"The biggest battle is the war against ignorance." – Atatürk2.1×035k6.2k105
64Dec 21, '24I second @RichardGrenell. Finally, we have someone with power who’s serious about freeing Imran Khan. FREE IMRAN KHAN.2.1×254k19k6.5k56
65Oct 29, '22Take a look at this massive Haqeeqi Azadi March to Islamabad led by Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his supporters. LET THE MARCH GATHER STEAM.1.9×026k8k32
66Nov 1, '22The streets of Pakistan are filled with Imran Khan supporters, as the former PM marches toward Islamabad. THE MARCH IS GATHERING STEAM. Take a look:1.9×026k8.1k39
67Oct 22, '22“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan1.9×030k6.1k33
68Apr 2, '20"If one day, my words are against science, choose science." – Atatürk1.8×030k5.1k72
69Jun 7, '22"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan1.8×028k5.4k23
70Apr 23, '20"The biggest battle is the war against ignorance." -- Atatürk1.8×031k4.1k48
71Oct 28, '22A massive protest organized by ex Pakistani PM Imran Khan has begun. Thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the 5 year ban on Khan holding public office. LET THE MA1.7×023k7.3k34
72Apr 16, '22“Leader leads people. Leader does not follow public opinion” ― Imran Khan1.7×025k5.5k23
73Nov 20, '22In Brazil, hundreds of truck drivers have come together to protest what they claim was a rigged presidential election in which their man, Jair Bolsonaro, lost. Take a look:1.6×020k6.7k77
74May 8, '22Thousands gather in Abbottabad, Pakistan in support of their ex-PM Imran Khan. Khan might be down, but he’s clearly not out. Take a look.1.5×021k6.5k21
75May 18, '22“I have always believed that one should not be scared of losing,I think that really is the key.” ― imran khan1.5×025k4.4k35
76Nov 25, '22Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, "Either you SURRENDER or you fight for your freedom till death". Tomorrow, at 1 pm, Khan will join his supporters in their protest March. LET K1.5×022k6k74
77Apr 20, '22"Science is the only true guide in life." – Atatürk1.5×029k2.3k57
78Apr 19, '22"Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man." -- Muhammad Ali Jinnah1.5×023k5.2k51
79May 19, '20"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk1.5×029k2.4k41
80Aug 15, '22“Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up.” ― Imran Khan1.5×022k5.4k53
81Mar 21, '20"My moral heritage is science and reason" – Atatürk1.5×026k3.5k60
82Jul 11, '22"Liberty, the future, and freedom, everything exists with justice!' – Atatürk1.5×028k2.3k62
83Nov 21, '22Protests over Brazil's presidential election results continued Sunday in Curitiba. Protesters are demanding military intervention. Take a look:1.5×021k5.4k34
84Nov 26, '22Pakistani citizens have surged onto the streets of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. They are rallying in support of former PM Imran Khan. KHAN IS BACK. LET THE MARCH GATHER STEAM.1.4×021k5.9k29
85Jul 6, '19"Science is the most reliable guide in life." --Atatürk1.4×024k3.3k60
86May 7, '22Hundreds of thousands of pro-Khan supporters showed up to hear the former PM speak in Mianwali, Pakistan on Friday. Take a look:1.4×019k5.3k24
87Aug 20, '20"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk1.4×026k2.2k26
88Nov 1, '22Thousands have joined former PM Imran Khan's march in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Watch as they flood the streets in support of Khan. THE MARCH IS GATHERING STEAM.1.3×018k5.4k19
89Mar 22, '20"Science is the most real guide for civilization, for life, for success in the world" – Atatürk1.3×021k3.7k40
90May 27, '20"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk1.3×024k2k47
91Jun 6, '22"When you remove the concept of reward and punishment on merit, the result is the utter destruction of social fabric." -Imran Khan1.3×019k4.6k26
92Mar 20, '20"A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten." -- Atatürk1.2×020k3.4k53
93Jun 8, '19“The biggest battle is the war against ignorance.” --Atatürk1.2×019k3.8k58
94Jul 9, '22"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan1.2×020k3.5k8
95Dec 25, '20"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk1.1×022k1.5k34
96Mar 23, '20"Do you want to be a man of today or a man of tomorrow?" --Atatürk1.1×018k2.5k41
97Mar 25, '20"The supreme guide in life is knowledge." --Atatürk1.0×017k2.3k24
98Oct 27, '21"Science is the only true guide in life." – Atatürk1.0×018k2k53
99Jun 4, '20"Sovereignty is not given, it is taken." --Atatürk1.0×018k1.8k42
100Oct 29, '21“The biggest battle is the war against ignorance.” ― Mustafa Kemal Ataturk1.0×017k2k57
101Oct 16My article in @FortuneMagazine on how dollarization enforces fiscal discipline: "A populist leader in a dollarized country cannot monetize his spending and therefore faces a much t0.1×8.5k2550

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