New Entries in the History of Hyperinflation
Hyperinflation has been a scourge throughout history. Professor Mark Thornton has found even more episodes of hyperinflation that have happened over the past several centuries.
Israel and Its Relationship to the Islamic State
In the so-called world of strategic alliances, things often are not what they seem to be. It is that way with the Islamic State or ISIS, which supposedly is a deadly enemy of Israel. However, Israel has a symbiotic relationship with Jihadist groups that we cannot ignore.
A Principled View of States’ Rights
The term “States’ Rights” is interpreted in many ways, but it refers to the separation of powers between states and the federal government. It is seen as one tool used to limit the powers of the central state.
Weak States, Not Limited States: Early Ming Governance and the Illusion of Proto-Liberalism
Although some scholars have labeled the early Ming Dynasty as a proto-liberal state, they are mistaken. The Ming governance at that time was weak, not limited by law and ideology.
What Is the Role of Probability in Economics?
Economists consider probability to be central to economic analysis, but, as Ludwig von Mises wrote, economic action involves unique and purposeful events, not random ones.
Inflation: A Dirty Word for “Accommodation”
Inflation is a government tool used to confiscate wealth from ordinary citizens and transfer it to government agents and others who are politically connected. That most Americans believe inflation is caused by greedy business owners shows how successfully the government covers its tracks.
The Misesian
The latest issue of The Misesian discusses why a world without private property is a lawless world.
Billionaires, Workers, and the Exploitation Theory
Bob revisits Böhm-Bawerk’s critique of the exploitation theory of interest to answer modern claims that billionaires like Elon Musk must have “stolen” their wealth from workers who supposedly creat
Revenge of the Skyscraper Curse
With a record-height tower and a flooded credit system: 2026 may be when the curse returns.
A Closer Look at John C. Calhoun
When it comes to the great political economist John C. Calhoun, most people love him or hate him.
The United States v. Jerome Powell
On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss the reported probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Is this actual accountability for malfeasance, or a petty battle of DC egos?
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.
