Breaking news: “State parks won’t be closed because of the shutdown” (WSJ)
From the WSJ (National Parks Will Close if Government Shuts Down): National parks will close their gates if lawmakers don’t pass legislation to keep the federal government funded by the end of this week. The Biden administration announced Friday morning that sites
Three Cheers for Mises
Today marks the birthday of Ludwig von Mises, and day 5 of our annual Fall Campaign. The intellectual achievements of Ludwig von Mises make him one of the greatest minds in human history. His contributions to Austrian economics inspired new generations
The Partnership from Hell
But once a commodity is established as a money on the market, no more money at all is needed. —Murray Rothbard, Taking Money Back The Fed’s distinguishing characteristic is its grant of privilege to buy assets with money it doesn’t have. No
Stop Trying to “Contain” China in Southeast Asia
It was a laughable moment when President Joe Biden said at a press conference during his visit to Hanoi that the United States wasn’t seeking to contain China. Despite efforts by the Biden administration to send its top officials to
Why Stabilization Policy is Destabilizing
The call for "price stabilization" was part of the recent Republican debate. Despite its attractive appearance, having the Fed try to "stabilize prices" is a very bad idea. Original Article: Why Stabilization Policy is Destabilizing
The State versus Entrepreneurs: Prosperity Always Loses
Governments prioritize economic growth as a national policy to win elections. Economic growth is a concern for all citizens because increasing economic growth improves living standards. There are more opportunities for self-advancement and leisure in a booming economy, so people
The Economic Coercion and ‘Repressive Tolerance’ of the Woke Regime
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 23, 2023. Includes audience Q&A period.
The Corrupt Political Influence on Military Intelligence and Its Fundamental Role in State Propaganda
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 23, 2023.
Toward a Heideggerian Libertarianism?
Can there be a bridge between Heideggerian metaphysics and practical political philosophy? Original Article: Toward a Heideggerian Libertarianism?
The False Framing of Protectionism
The argument over trade is one that has been foisted back onto America by the likes of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. While most hold to the notion that Adam Smith ended the debate on trade policy in the 1770s,