Why Taxpayers Are Right to Reject Immoral Research
Thanks to taxpayer funding, scientific research has become utterly and hopelessly politicized. It’s time to pull the plug on this funding for good.
With His “Unconditional Surrender” Goal, Trump Signals a Long War
If good sense prevails, the American regime will “forget” that Trump called for unconditional surrender, and instead pursue a more sane, negotiated resolution.
Operation Ajax (1953): The CIA’s Template—and Warnings for Today
The current US conflict with Iran has its roots in the CIA-backed coup in 1953, which removed a democratically-elected prime minister and replaced him with the Shah. The Shah’s government ultimately collapsed, leading to the current Islamic republic.
Rothbard and the American Revolution
As we celebrate the Centennial of the birth of Murray Rothbard, we look at his commentary on the American Revolution, where it promoted liberty and where the creation of the Constitution became liberty’s roadblock.
In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Birthday of Dr. Murray Rothbard
Murray Rothbard was born 100 years ago this week and his time on earth was much too short. Yet in that time he was here, he added much to the intellectual foundations of economic thinking.
No, Governments Don’t Give Money Value
Mainstream economists want us to believe that money gains its value from state decrees. Yet, Austrian economists more than a century ago explained why money has value.
The Misesian
The latest issue of The Misesian discusses how the inflationist economy affects Gen Z and what can be done to reclaim an economy based on saving, investing, and looking to the future.
Iran War Hype, Gold, and the Fed’s Debt Bubble
Iran escalation, fragile debt markets, and gold flashing warning signs. Mark Thornton explains why this bubble won’t end gently.
Why The Iran War Won’t Go the Way Trump Hopes
The Trump White House can't decide on a reason for why it went to war. But one goal is clearly regime change.
The War We’ve Been Waiting For
Trump has brought the US into war with Iran. Ryan, Tho, and Connor talk about the initial execution, the domestic fallout, the global costs, and what may come next.
Banning Congress, Not Markets: The Insider Trading Dilemma
Bob uses Trump’s call to ban congressional insider trading as a springboard to explain why, from an Austro-libertarian perspective, insider trading and speculation could help markets work, while st
Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
Austrian Economics 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.
California: The State of the State
Just how bad is the state of California? How did it get this way? What can be done about it? Join us in San Diego to discuss these questions and more.
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.
