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The Origins of Myanmar’s Coup Culture and Military Dictatorship
If World War I was allegedly fought “to make the world safe for democracy,” World War II seems to have made the world “safe” for socialism, as socialist regimes took power or expanded their reach. Myanmar was one of those countries, and the political turmoil there continues to the present.
Capitalism Is Not to Blame for Wokeness
The left has always attacked capitalism as being anti-social, but today much of the criticism of free markets comes from the right. Capitalism, they claim, breaks social bonds that hold societies together and it promotes wokeness. Dr. Wanjiru Njoya takes sharp exception to such claims.
Winch Way Forward?
Austrian economists insist one cannot use the methodology of the physical sciences to explain economic phenomena. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon examines Peter Winch, who criticized using methodology of the physical sciences to explain social sciences.
Why Britain’s Economy Is Sputtering
Great Britain’s economy clearly is underperforming from what it could be. Unfortunately, the damage is self-inflicted and change is not likely in the future, especially with a socialist government.
Antebellum Federal Protections of Slavery
Unfortunately, slavery was not just propped up by policy in the slave states, but federally. It is often overlooked that the federal government—not just slave states—had implemented legal protections of slavery by policy for decades.
Trade Deficits and Sound Money
Politicians claim that trade deficits are due to the lack of trade barriers. However, as Ludwig von Mises explained, one cannot separate trade and sound money, especially when the current edition of the US dollar is declining in value relative to what it can buy.
The Misesian
The latest issue of The Misesian discusses how the inflationist economy affects Gen Z and what can be done to reclaim an economy based on saving, investing, and looking to the future.
Four-Letter Economic Words
Seven four-letter words: one clear roadmap for staying productive, solvent, and sane in chaotic times.
The European View of Debt, Deficits, and Inflation
Italian economist Bernardo Ferrero joins Ryan McMaken to discuss the state of European politics over taxes, spending, inflation, and fiscal and monetary policy.
Presidential Power Rankings
On this episode of Power & Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho celebrate Presidents' Day by talking about the best and worst presidents in American history.
California’s Billionaire Tax and State-to-State Flight
Bob lays out California’s proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, using it to explain why taxes on wealth are especially destructive, how different tax structures change incentives, and what recent
Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
Austrian Economic Research Conference 2026
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.
California: The State of the State
Just how bad is the state of California? How did it get this way? What can be done about it? Join us in San Diego to discuss these questions and more.
Spring Campus Mises Book Clubs
This spring, 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.
