Skepticism about Moral Skepticism
Should we regard morality as objective or subjective? In today‘s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon looks at the writings of Timothy Williamson, who argues that we can see morality in an objective light. On that point, he would agree with Murray Rothbard.
Every Year is 1939 to the War Hawks
According to the neo-conservative war hawks, every so-called enemy is the Next Hitler and every year is 1939. The failure to seek new conflicts abroad is equated to the failure of Great Britain and France to stand up to Hitler before World War II broke out.
Hayek for the 21st Century—Our New 100,000 Book Giveaway
Hayek for the 21st Century is a primer for the layperson, introducing a new generation of readers to Hayek’s writings and hopefully avoiding the 20th century’s mistakes in the 21st century. Get a free copy today.
You Can’t Yell “Chicken Jockey” in a Crowded Theater (Except When You Can)
The hackneyed argument for government regulation of speech—yelling “fire!” in a crowded theater—has always been a red herring. As Murray Rothbard wrote, private property rights should be front-and-center when dealing with free speech issues.
Richard Werner’s Credit Creation “Experiment”: How Do Banks Create Money?
Werner’s experiment is dubious at best. He strawmaned the alternative theories and set up the experiment in such a way that only his preferred theory would be confirmed.
Tariffs Won’t Spawn Good Trade Deals
The media is spinning President Trump‘s “trade deals” as a “victory” for the White House. Yet, when we break down these “deals” into their particulars, we find that American producers and consumers will be worse off than before.
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.
Stuck in Jackson’s Hole
Every August, central bankers gather in Jackson Hole to “save” the economy by the same magic tricks that broke it.
Five Myths About the History of Political Thought
In his important lectures on the history of political thought, historian Ralph Raico examined five myths that many still believe about classical liberalism and the origins of modern ideology.
Trump’s DC “Takeover” and the Lessons of the OKC Bombing
This week, Connor O'Keeffe, Bill Anderson, and Tho Bishop examine how state overreach and political opportunism shape America’s crises.
How Private Banks Can Create Money, But Not Like the Fed Can
Bob breaks down the mechanics behind how commercial banks create money out of thin air—and why that power fuels economic booms and busts.
Virtual
In September 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Delray Beach, FL
Join us for Supporters Summit 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida, to discuss "Economic Freedom: The Key to Liberty."
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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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
