Who Pays the Hormuz Toll?
According to Rothbard’s first law of incidence, “no tax can be shifted forward.” That is, the person or company paying the tax cannot make the buyer pay the tax.
Raico, Ekirch, and the Tragedy of American Militarism
In dealing with the question of why the United States, a country founded on liberty, turned into a militaristic behemoth, Ralph Raico looked to the work of historian Arthur Ekirch for answers.
God Bless Captain Vere: When Constitutional Duty Yields to Institutional Power
With President Trump demanding people in the armed forces as well as in other government offices do his bidding no matter what the law might be, it is time for people to learn the lesson of Captain Vere.
Peaceful Nationalism as a Foundation for Economic Liberalism
Ludwig von Mises Mises argues in Nation, State, and Economy that nationalism is compatible with economic and political liberty if it is peaceful, based on self-determination as an individual right.
Four-Letter Economic Words
Economics has its own four-letter words. Although they are not obscene, socialists and statists would find them so.
Government Policies, Not “Monopolies,” Undermine the Economy
Whenever there is an economic problem, politicians in knee-jerk response blame private monopolies. The problem isn’t monopolies; the problem is government.
The Misesian
In this issue of The Misesian, Patrick Newman explores the many ways that Rothbard remains relevant to current economic and political controversies. And other articles, all of which are in the Rothbardian tradition.
Luke Gromen on the Strait of Hormuz and Supply Chain Collapse
Bob sits down with macro researcher Luke Gromen of Forest for the Trees to discuss the cascading supply chain consequences of a closed Strait of Hormuz.
Mark Thornton on the “Synthetic Boom”
What looks like market strength may be a delayed reckoning. Mark Thornton explains the signals, the Fed’s playbook, and where the next bust is likely to hit first.
“Classical” Liberalism and Libertarianism
Joseph Solis-Mullen joins Ryan McMaken to talk about the real history of the libertarian movement, and its origins.
War Doesn’t Stop the Casinofication of the American Economy
On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor discuss Fed drama, plummeting consumer sentiment, and how the American economy is becoming increasingly like a casino.
California’s Decline: A Warning to America
California was once known as a powerhouse for entrepreneurs, the middle class, and businesses. Today, it's known for high taxes, bureaucrats, and leftwing billionaires. Is this a warning to the rest of America?
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.
Research Fellowship in Residence 2026
Research Fellowships at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, are available to graduate students and post-docs interested in scientific research in the Austrian school and libertarian political economy.
Rothbard University
Join us as we commemorate the Year of Rothbard with a special conference.
