Trump, DOGE, and the Machiavellians
Despite Trump‘s campaign promises and despite DOGE‘s so-called reputation of cutting government waste, the new administration is spending money faster than the supposed spendthrift Biden administration. This is Machiavellianism at its best.
Ending Subsidies to Amtrak Will Benefit Rail Travelers
Amtrak subsidies keep many of Amtrak‘s routes alive despite the fact that ridership is down on many of them. These subsidies guarantee that Amtrak will be a second-rate, undercapitalized passenger railroad system.
Does the “Economy” Actually Exist?
We speak of the “economy” as though it produces goods. Yet, the term really is a fiction, as purposeful individuals working in cooperation with each other are the real producers.
The Certifiers Rule, So Be Prepared
In a true free market economy, credentials would not matter, and certainly not to the extent that they matter today. Credentialism, unfortunately, is a product of government interventionism.
Reviving Catholic Liberalism
Following the overtly anti-capitalist papacy of Pope Francis, one asks if Pope Leo XIV will follow his predecessor or steer the Roman Catholic Church‘s leadership back toward economic liberty and natural law. One hopes it is the latter.
The Utility of a Father in a Financialized World
With Fathers Day approaching, fatherhood is one more casualty of American progressivism, resulting in many social pathologies. Unfortunately, many conservatives and progressives seem united in the belief that the situation requires more government intervention.
The Misesian
Rothbard’s “Anatomy of the State” introduces the state as a unique, coercive institution, distinct from society. The latest Misesian expands on this view, examining historical commentary on the state’s emergence and its central role in modernity.
The Debate Over the Big Beautiful Bill
Daniel Lacalle joins Bob to tout the BBB as a pro-growth piece of legislation that is as good as libertarians are going to get.
The Theory of Interventionism
Mark Thornton breaks down Murray Rothbard’s theory of interventionism: why free markets lift all boats, and government meddling sinks them.
Israel, Iran, and Immigration
On this episode of Power and Market, the group discusses the fallout from Israel's strikes on Iran and the Trump Administration's (changing?) position on immigration enforcement.
Fiat Money and Chartalism: Why MMT Is Wrong
Joshua Mawhorter joins us to talk about how the fiat-money theories of Modern Monetary Theory and chartalism aren't supported by the historical facts.
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Auburn, AL
Virtual Mises University is the online counterpart to the Mises University conference and can be attended by anyone.
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Auburn, Alabama
Mises University is the world's leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics.
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Delray Beach, FL
Join us for Supporters Summit 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida, to discuss "Making America Free Again."
Various Locations
This fall, students from across the US are participating in Mises Book Clubs led by scholars at various universities and colleges. These student groups promote deep reading in Austrian economics.
