“Paper or Plastic?” How One Market Intervention Requires Another to “Correct” the Original One
California’s 2014 ban on “single-use” plastic bags was supposed to lead to less waste of plastic, which hasn’t happened. Now environmentalists are demanding the state ban the same plastic bags mandated by the original legislation. One intervention begets another and another.
The Book that Made Me an Economist
One of the great lessons of Mises’s Human Action is that the institutions of the free society—private property and sound money—make up the environment enabling economic progress, and hence, human flourishing. It is the book that made me an economist.
Can the State be Justified?
The common belief regarding state power is that it is always justified and there can be no questioning the state’s existence. But is that true? Does state power conform to natural law or is it imposed upon subjected people?
The US Is as Close as Ever to Saudi Arabia, 23 Years after 9-11
Nearly a quarter century after the 9-11 attacks, Americans still are fed lies about what happened. However, one thing that is obvious is that even though Saudi Arabians were involved in the hijackings, US officials are closer than ever to the Saudi government and its operatives.
It’s Also “Disinformation” When Our Government Does It
As our government officials crack down on what they call “foreign disinformation,” allegedly meant to influence the 2024 election, it’s worth remembering that they, too, are willing to use disinformation, not only against foreign regimes, but against Americans themselves.
The Stewards of History Desperately Need Mises
Academic historians and archivists have been captured by the hard left and the DEI industry. Not only will the current trends make them bad historians, but it also makes them intolerant people. Mises knew better.
What Has Government Done to Our Money?
In the last few years, many Americans have started to see the truth about the Federal Reserve. Putting this book in their hands at this moment will have a profound effect for the better.
America Can’t Afford Global Hegemony
The US government says that there are no limits on its ability to militarily dominate every corner of the globe.
Why Trump Won the Debate
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Connor O'Keeffe joins Tho to talk about last night's debate.
Where Will All the Money Go?
The Federal Reserve wants to be perceived as coming to the economy's rescue, but the Fed can't save you. Mark shares some insights from Austrian Business Cycle Theory.
The Origin of Money: Menger vs. Graeber
Bob explains the contributions of Menger and Mises to monetary theory. He then deals with the critique of David Graeber, who argues that the economists' story of the origin of money is bogus.
Albuquerque, NM
Join Peter Klein and Ryan McMaken in New Mexico to discuss how to live free in an unfree world.
Auburn, Alabama
In September 2024, undergraduate students will have an opportunity to participate in the Fall Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Hilton Head, SC
Join us in Hilton Head this October to discuss Our Enemy, the State.
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Fort Myers, FL
Join Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, Wanjiru Njoya, and Murray Sabrin in Fort Myers to discuss the real ramifications of the election.
