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The Manifestation of Economic Laws Across Societies and Epochs
Contra Marx, the laws of economics are immutable and are the same no matter what historical epoch exists. Economies cannot flourish unless market prices, private property rights, and profits and losses are unhampered.
Socialist Man in the Big Easy
In the wake of two major hurricanes and the calls for federal intervention, we repost Vedran Vuk’s classic 2006 article that detailed how by “doing its job,” FEMA blocked economic recovery in New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Why it’s Not Enough to Hate the State
To rid ourselves of the state, we need institutions that can replace it. This is why the state always works to destroy competitors like families, churches, and private schools.
No Matter the Form, Easy Money Is Still a Fraud
A recent fraudulent check-kiting scheme featured on TikTok bears resemblance to some of the “free money” schemes that have been coming from the Federal Reserve.
Why Democracy Has Such Staying Power
Democracy, or at least the “democracy” that ensures the “right people” are elected, is the religion of American progressives. Despite its obvious failures, however, progressives claim that democracy is the Holy Grail of governance. Why people believe this is another question.
Mute Buttons: Two Ways the School Complex Muzzles Parents and Students
Government education is a self-perpetuating monster and has been for a long time. While parents and organizations seek accountability, the dynamics driving government education point to a powerful and unaccountable bureaucracy that serves its own interests.
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.
Philipp Bagus on the Flaws in the “Real Bills” Doctrine
Dr. Philipp Bagus explains the main ideas from his new book which defends Misesian business cycle theory from a recent critique.
To Beat the State, We Must Replace It
We must first build institutions that can replace the state. Institutions like families, churches, and schools.
Your Kids Are Already Communists, and College Will Make It Worse
The only critical thinking in modern academia that stands out, is criticisms of capitalism—real and imagined.
Paul Cwik’s New Introduction to Austrian Business Cycle Theory
Paul Cwik revisits the podcast to explain his new book, which aims to simplify ABCT for economics students and professors.
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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.
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.
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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.
