Did the United States Have Only One Founder?
When most people speak of the founders of the United States, Thomas Paine rarely comes to mind. However, few men were more influential in rallying the American colonials to independence.
What Happened to the Profit and Loss System?
Profits and losses play an important role in a free market system. However, as government intervenes to protect politically-connected firms from losses, the entire market becomes distorted and less reliable.
Donald Trump and the Mythology of Expert Governance
President Trump’s attempts to remake federal agencies has generated fierce opposition from progressives, who believe that government led by experts can solve most of our problems. Reality tells us something different.
The Short-Lived German Free Trade Movement
John Prince Smith, a British national who settled in Germany, led a free-trade movement in that country in the mid-19th century. Unfortunately, his movement ultimately was overpowered by the rise of Bismarck’s Realpolitik.
How Democratic Socialism Inverts the Logic of Civil Society
Portrayed as a socialist system that is established through the democratic voting system and not imposed by revolutionary violence, democratic socialism leads to an ossified, bureaucratic, iron-fisted system.
The Venezuela Military Deployment Is about Cronyism, Not National Security
President Trump has deployed naval vessels off the coast of Venezuela, citing its escalation of the war on drugs. However, the true motivation for Washington’s involvement in the region is likelier related to disputed oil claims affecting well-connected energy companies.
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.
Politicizing a Politicized Fed and the Value of Leisure
Jonathan Newman joins Ryan and Connor this week to discuss the latest developments in Trump’s campaign to “takeover” the Fed, the current state of the jobs market, and the misconceptions people hav
Peter Klein on Hayek for the 21st Century
Peter Klein joins to discuss the Mises Institute's new book, Hayek for the 21st Century—exploring knowledge, competition, money, and why freedom beats central planning every time.
Hans Hoppe is No Revolutionary
Hoppe is an exacting analyst of what works, not an architect of upheaval.
San Francisco’s Black Market for Housing
San Francisco politicians have made it so difficult to build new housing that a black market for apartments has emerged.
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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."
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Grand Rapids, MI
Join the Mises Institute at Cornerstone University for our first all-student 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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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
