MMT Hypocrisy: Do as I Say, Not as You Do
Modern Monetary Theory is a perfect example of, “Do as I say, not as you do,” rather than, “Do as I say, not as I do.” MMT rightly points out some hypocrisy, but wants to replace it with more hypocrisy.
How the Rise of National Citizenship Laws Built the Modern State
In the United States, as in Europe, the advent of national citizenship (as opposed to local citizenship) has mirrored and fueled the growth and centralization of state power overall.
Washington: An Empire of Grift
As the Trump administration makes real cuts to federal programs, suddenly the opponents of “waste, fraud, and abuse” are discovering that Trump and Elon Musk are serious about slashing spending. Not surprisingly, the Usual Suspects don’t like the cuts.
Hoppe versus Milei on Central Banking: Breaking Down the Differences
Hans Hoppe recently criticized Argentina‘s President Javier Milei for not closing the country‘s inflationary central bank. In response, Milei claimed that doing so would result in hyperinflation. Given the central bank prints lots of pesos, shutting it obviously would decrease inflation.
Economic Calculation and the FAA: Why Air Traffic Control Systems Are Outdated
Following last week‘s air crash in Washington, the FAA is receiving extra scrutiny. The real problem with the FAA, however, is that it is a political entity, which means that political goals will determine its capital structure and hiring practices.
“Foreign Aid” Enriches the Rich While Impoverishing the Impoverished
The foreign aid bureaucrats at the United Nations, heavily funded by US taxpayers, live lavishly at US taxpayer expense.
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.
Closing Signs
It was not long ago that signs for “Help Wanted” seemed to be in every store window. However, those signs are now being replaced.
Erick Brimen Explains the Free City of Próspera
Erick Brimen joins Bob to show how Próspera Honduras offers economic freedom and choice in regulatory treatment.
Bitcoin and Gold: Are They Money?
Ryan McMaken and economist Per Bylund discuss the nature of money in our paper-money world. Are Bitcoin and gold money? If not, how do they become money?
American Satisfaction
Opinion polls and the latest electoral results are at odds with the facts as presented by mainstream media and government statistical offices. What is going on?
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Tampa, FL
Join the Mises Institute for its fifth year in a row in Tampa for an exciting discussion on the future of academia and alternatives to state-controlled education.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2025.
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Auburn, AL
The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars doing research in this vibrant and influential intellectual tradition.
