Birth of a Nation, Death of an Ideal
The US as a modern nation began in 1789, but between the Constitution and Alexander Hamilton’s national bank, the original ideal of liberty that drove the American Revolution had passed. We still are living in Hamilton’s country.
Ludwig von Mises Did not Promote Hitler’s Racial Ideas
Leftist Boston University historian Quinn Slobodian claims that Ludwig von Mises was a Nazi sympathizer who favored Hitler’s views on race and imperialism, while broadcaster Thom Hartmann makes similar assertions. Neither man is willing to admit the truth about Mises.
New Rothbard Letters Show He Rejected both Drug Abuse and the Drug War
“[T]hey see that their parents are pro-war, pro-militarism, and anti-sex, and they have become just the opposite ... and to become pro-drugs because their parents are hysterically opposed.”
The Questionable Rationale of Adjusting Data for Seasonality
When economists try to analyze the economy, one procedure is to remove the “seasonal” component from the data in order to account for trends and fluctuations. That collides with the thinking behind praxeology in which human beings engage in purposeful behavior.
Recognizing the Roots of the Current US Political Turmoil
No one doubts that the US is a politically and culturally divided nation. Contrary to much of public opinion, politicians like Donald Trump did not cause the crisis. Instead, as Lawrence Mead writes, they are a symptom of the government’s assault on our culture.
No, Tariffs Did Not Cause September’s Budget Surplus
September’s fiscal surplus was not thanks to tariff revenue. In truth, it was thanks to Americans paying more in income tax. Tariffs were only 5.7 percent of revenue.
Free Book Giveaway
The 20th century proved that Friedrich A. Hayek was right: socialism doesn’t work; government control of money results in inflation and business cycles; and collectivism breeds war, totalitarianism, and impoverishment.
Reading Markets the Austrian Way
Mark Thornton reviews David Howden’s commodity playbook for long-term investors.
Memories of Delray and 30 Years of Mises.org
On this special episode of Power and Market, Joshua Mawhorter joins Tho Bishop and Connor O'Keeffe to talk about the recent Supporters Summit, the legacy of Mises.org
Yes, Tariffs Reduce Imports, but They Also Reduce Exports
Bob explains Lerner’s Symmetry Theorem and shows how tariffs ripple through exchange rates, exports, and trade balances—then tests those predictions against today’s Trump-era tariff shocks.
Silver’s $50 Moment
Mark Thornton explains why $50 silver is a psychological barrier.
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Grand Rapids, MI
Join the Mises Institute at Cornerstone University for our first student-only event.
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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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Join Keith Smith, Caitlin Long, Ryan McMaken, Per Bylund, and Timothy Terrell for our first event of 2026.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
