Concentrate Where the Murders Are Concentrated
Progressives like to claim that "America" has a "gun violence problem." However, the "gun violence problem" happens to exist in places where progressives dominate the government. Original Article: "Concentrate Where the Murders Are Concentrated" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher
If you need an example of a negative externality for your class today then here is a good one from NOAA
From NOAA Research News (One facility makes a big contribution to Salt Lake’s winter brown cloud): The 2.4 million people who live along Utah’s Wasatch Front experience some of the most severe winter particulate matter air pollution in the nation. Now,
Why the 1787 Constitution Did Not Bring Republican Government to America
One of the many myths that schoolchildren are taught in the name of American exceptionalism is the idea that the Americans finally embraced a republican form of government at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. This, we are told, was revolutionary. The
The (horrible) gift of government shutdowns?
The US government did not shut down in FY 2023. That is immensely unremarkable
What Happens When Human Progress Takes a Break?
Life on Earth is gradually getting better in every way, shape, and form. Dark times—like the present—are the major reason why that’s a hard sell for most people; energy crises, inflation, wars, deficits, and pandemics seem to suggest that things
Biden Survives the State of the Union
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop feel obligated to discuss the State of the Union address. Was anything of value learned? Tune in to find out. Also, join the Mises Institute in Tampa this month for
Do Correlations Help Define Money?
Monetary authorities have come up with numerous clever ways of measuring money. However, they are unable even to define money, much less measure it. Original Article: "Do Correlations Help Define Money?" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
Federal Government Spending Is Out of Control and Unsustainable. Maine Shows a Way to Reduce Spending.
The Biden administration has increased federal government spending by a record $3.4 trillion since January 2021. That includes such signature bills as the American Rescue Plan Act of $1.8 trillion, the Inflation Reduction Act of $50.6 billion, and the Infrastructure
Raise the Social Security Age to (at Least) 75
As life expectancy has risen, so have runaway costs. Raising the age won't make Social Security just, prudent, or wise. But cutting federal spending is always the right thing to do. Original Article: "Raise the Social Security Age to (at Least) 75" This Audio Mises
Dawn of AI: Is ChatGPT autonomously sending emails now?
From the inbox: Dear Dr., We hope this email finds you well. While browsing the internet, we came across your research articles and were intrigued to learn about the experiments you are conducting using the CVD method. As a provider of CVD furnace