Mises Wire

Will Trumponomics Save Us From A Bust?

Booms and BustsMoney and BanksMoney and Banking

Blog3 hours ago

The markets are betting on a new Trump-driven economic miracle to soften the blow of the next recession. It may be a vain hope. 

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Let's Expand the Electoral College

U.S. HistoryPolitical Theory

Blog4 hours ago

Why stop with Presidential elections? A win in a nationwide electoral college should also be required for tax increases and a myriad of other laws. 

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Secede from the Centrally Planned School System

EducationPolitical Theory

Blog9 hours ago

The centralization of education is rooted in the idea that education must be provided by the government — and not purchased in the marketplace.

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Trump Turns Down the TPP

Free MarketsGlobal EconomyInterventionism

Blog16 hours ago
In his plan for his first day in office, Donald Trump announced that he is ready to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which he called a “disaster”. Is Trump’s decision a definite step toward free trade? Not yet.

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Keynes Would Have Loved Trump's Economic Plan

Booms and BustsTaxes and SpendingMoney and BankingPolitical Theory

Blog11/21/2016

Donald Trump's spending plans will not invigorate the economy. However, There are some things Trump could do to truly encourage wealth creation.

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Food-Stamp Growth May Be Behind the Midwest's Flip to Trump

U.S. HistoryPolitical Theory

Blog11/21/2016

There are some big differences between states when it comes to how much food-stamp use has increased, and it's likely a factor in the 2016 election. 

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