A brief history of the Israeli nuclear program, the open secret at the heart of the Iran warTrump begs for ceasefire. Iran rejects it. Trump’s Iran War: Worse Than Expected, But Better Than Hoped?Thanks to Trump, rising fuel prices endanger Milei coalitionUS Loses at Least Six Aircraft in Iran War Since Friday
Price Inflation and the Price of Oil
Are rising oil prices responsible for inflation? While some economists and many in the media make that connection, the reality is much different. Inflation occurs because of expansion of the money supply.
The Elusive Giffen Good, Once Again
Can silver be called a Giffen Good? Probably not, although that fact doesn’t discourage some from looking for the equivalent of a unicorn in economic thinking.
When Corporations Resist the State: Ethics, AI, and the Limits of Government Power
What happens when a corporation resists a government edict because company leaders believe the policy to be morally wrong? The ordeal of Anthropic is a current case in point.
The Myth that Won’t Die: “War is Good for the Economy”
One of the legacies of Keynesian thought is the belief that war is “good for the economy.” While war may help enable employment, nonetheless, its overall legacy is destructive, and even the jobs war “creates” are economically undesirable.
The Golden Rule
In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon reviews Joseph Salerno’s Money, Sound and Unsound, and still finds it golden.
Why the Post Office and Non-Profits Share a Socialist Calculation Problem
Government entities like the Postal Service operate in a world of market prices, so they are not fully socialist. However, they still are subject to the limitations of socialist calculation problems.
Murray N. Rothbard: The Making of an Austrian Economist
To celebrate the Year of Rothbard, the Mises Institute is publishing Murray N. Rothbard: The Making of an Austrian Economist—a new intellectual biography built on original archival research. Donate to help us bring this important book to print.
Gold Whiplash and the Petrodollar
Gold and silver whip around with war and liquidity stress, while the Fed quietly rolls out “emergency” support. Mark Thornton explains what’s driving the moves.
Why Naïve, Pro-Democracy Classical Liberalism Doesn’t Work
In this lecture from the 2026 Libertarian Scholars Conference, Ryan McMaken looks at how the old classical liberal program of democracy and constitutions has failed, and why we need a more realist
Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship
On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss Pam Bondi being fired, the SCOTUS taking up Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, and the difference between realist
Cantillon Effects and the Politics of Money Creation
This week, Bob explains Cantillon effects: the insight that new money doesn't raise all prices equally or simultaneously, but flows through the economy in a sequence that benefits early recipients
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.
