Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods
Autoworkers are angry at their working situation and are striking for higher wages and a shorter work week. Their anger is misdirected. Original Article: Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods
The Central Bank Policy Interest Rate vs the Natural Rate
According to many commentators, the Fed’s monetary policy, which aims at price stability, is the key factor in attaining stable economic growth. They claim that what prevents the attainment of price stability are fluctuations in the federal funds rate relative
In 1932-33 Leading Intellectuals Used ‘Dictatorial’ as a Positive Recommendation
David Boaz It’s hard not to despair at the state of public policy discussion these days. Every day’s newspaper contains another bad idea from politicians, pundits, and wonks from across the political spectrum, from rent control to corporate subsidies to trillion‐dollar
In 1932-33 Leading Intellectuals Used ‘Dictatorial’ as a Positive Recommendation
David Boaz It’s hard not to despair at the state of public policy discussion these days. Every day’s newspaper contains another bad idea from politicians, pundits, and wonks from across the political spectrum, from rent control to corporate subsidies to trillion‐dollar
Trade in Barbieland!
Gabriella Beaumont-Smith Today, I published a piece in Real Clear Policy highlighting Mattel’s Barbie supply chain and why manufacturing products in multiple countries is positive. Here’s a summary: The toymaker behind Barbie’s iconic brand, Mattel, is one of the largest in the world and it
“Debanking”: The Latest Assault on Freedom of Speech
In their war against free speech, progressive governments are now denying dissidents use of the banking system. Original Article: ""Debanking": The Latest Assault on Freedom of Speech"
The Oil-Price Shock Is a Direct Consequence of Interventionism.
Oil prices are soaring, and, as always, we read in many articles that OPEC and Russia are to blame. However, if OPEC and its allies were almighty and the drivers of oil prices, why have Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude plummeted in 2022? OPEC
Most Economists Are Wrong about the Economy
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by economist Mark Thornton to take a look at why so many economists keep telling us the economy is in great shape. Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now
Social Security Benefits Are Growing Too Fast
Romina Boccia Here’s an unpopular opinion: Social Security benefits are growing too fast. And this excessive benefit growth is one of the key reasons the program is unsustainable. We’ve all heard that entitlement programs are suffering under the weight of a demographic shift.
It’s Time for Some Debt and Entitlement Alarmism
Polls consistently show that climate change is a leading issue for young Americans. Millennials and Generation Z have been coached on climate arguments—and in most cases outright climate alarmism—in school and by the media, leaving them convinced that carbon-based energy