From Indenturehsip to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs come from all walks of life and from different social and ethnic groups. Lipton Matthews reviews Jean Claude Escalante’s From Indentureship to Entrepreneurship, which chronicles the rise of a successful entrepreneur who came from humble beginnings.
The FBI Has Been Political from the Start
The Washington political establishment is alarmed that President-elect Trump wants to appoint Kash Patel as FBI director, claiming that Trump’s choice will “politicize” the FBI. However, the FBI has always acted as secret police for the established political class.
US Bond Yields Rise as Reserve Currency Status Wanes
The Federal Reserve continues to be the not-so-silent partner to the government’s reckless deficit spending scheme. While the Fed tries to force down interest, US bond yields are rising, as the markets recognize these bifurcated policies.
New Austrian Insights
It should be clear from the articles in this book that the Austrian School is thriving. Per Bylund has rendered a great service in bringing the scholarship in A Modern Guide to Austrian Economics to our attention.
Another Merit of Medieval Bolognese Canons
The Austrian School of economics traces its roots to the School of Salamanca in Medieval times. The scholastics of Salamanca, in turn, were influenced by the canon jurists from the University of Bologna, demonstrating the rich and historic roots of Austrian economics.
North and South in Antiracist Revisionism
Modern “antiracist” historians have pursued the myth that the virtuous North engaged in warfare with the South in order to free slaves and end chattel slavery. The historical record, however, tells a much different story.
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.
Responding to Bryan Caplan’s Continued Critique of the Austrians
Bob reacts to Bryan Caplan's current views, arguing that the history of economic thought is indeed important, and the Misesian approach to praxeology is crucial.
What Has Government Done to Our World?
In What Has Government Done to Our Money? Murray Rothbard changes your whole view of the world—not just money.
Why Communists Don’t Like Thanksgiving
In this episode, Ryan McMaken takes a look at how the domestic and commercial rituals of the Thanksgiving holiday are things that communists really don‘t like.
Clarifying Economists’ Arguments About International Trade
Bob discusses common talking points that pro-free-trade economists often use when making the case against tariffs.
Virtual
In January 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes 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.
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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.
