The War of 1812 and the Panic of 1819: The Unholy Alliance between Government and Banking
When governments go to war, the nation’s monetary system usually descends into the pit of inflation. The War of 1812 was no exception, and its monetary excesses led to the Panic of 1819.
Oregon Lawmakers Roll back New Drug War Strategy and Revert to Decades-Old Approach Linked to Soaring Overdose Deaths
Jeffrey A. Singer Oregon voters passed Measure 110 in November 2020, which put an end to caging people who choose to consume drugs that the government prohibits. The drug decriminalization measure went into effect on February 1, 2021, at the height
The Prospects of War
Mark examines the increasing prospects of global warfare and the catastrophic results.
A Principled View of Nations and Nationalism
As Murray Rothbard has noted, there is an important distinction between nation and state. The former is a voluntary association of people while the latter is coercive and predatory. Progressives, of course, claim the opposite.
Why the Bubble Economy Isn’t the Real Economy
Many of the high-flying businesses that received massive publicity turned out to be the creation of a bubble economy. Not all businesses are flashes in a pan; many of them continue to serve as the backbone of our economy.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Dangerous and Unnecessary
At best, a CBDC is surveillance masquerading as currency. The central bank would have precise information of your currency usage, savings, borrowing, and more.
Friday Feature: Path of Life Learning
Colleen Hroncich Mercedes Grant knew there had to be a better way to educate students. A special education with experience in several states, she kept seeing the same problems. She didn’t think it made any sense to expect kids—especially students in special education—to
The Fed Has Busted Housing Bubble 2.0
If the housing market is an indicator, the Fed's actions in slowing down the housing market soon will be reflected in the economy itself.
New Empirical Evidence That Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives
Jeffrey A. Singer
