A Positive View of Sectional History
In most nations of any size, sectionalism is almost inevitable. How nations handle such divisions, historian Frank L. Owsley, determines if sectionalism is peaceful or becomes violent. It became violent in the US in 1861.
It’s No Surprise that Conservatives Have Rediscovered Their Love of Federal Power
There is no reason to be surprised by the total lack of commitment to any ideological standards. Nor is there any reason to expect anything better. That’s just how American politics works.
Are There Constants in Economics?
One of the Austrian arguments against using mathematics to model economic phenomena is that there are no constants in economics, as things always are changing.
Have Fiat Money, Will Tyrannize
Thanks to the Federal Reserve, the US government will always have enough printed money to fund its tyrannical schemes.
The Panic of 1857: An Austrian View
Economic historians usually are mistaken when looking at the causes of the Panic of 1857. Douglas E. French sets the record straight.
The Political Economy of Pesticides: How to Subsidize a Poison
Will the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) succeed? If the regulatory story of DDT is a prime example of government regulation in action, then the answer is a resounding no.
The Misesian
The latest issue of The Misesian discusses why a world without private property is a lawless world.
Silver Slammed as Trump Nominates New Fed Chair
Mark Thornton presents a timely interview with Elijah K. Johnson that underscores how quickly “melt-ups” can flip into sharp corrections.
The Division of Labor
Entrepreneurs, prices, and profit-and-loss coordinate the division of labor that makes prosperity possible.
The Fed Does Nothing
Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Tho and Connor to discuss Jerome Powell's favorite type of FOMC meeting: a boring one.
Gold Exports, Trade Deficits, and Tariffs
Bob responds to James Rickards’ recent tweet on record U.S.
Spring 2026 Virtual Mises Book Club
In February 2026, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
Entrepreneurship Beyond Politics: Mises Circle in Oklahoma City
Politicians don’t build prosperity. Entrepreneurs do. Join Keith Smith, Caitlin Long, Ryan McMaken, Per Bylund, and Timothy Terrell for our first event of 2026.
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.
