How Brazil’s Government Is Making Work Illegal
Brazilian politicians are trying to change Brazil’s labor laws to get rid of the six-day workweek, ostensibly to make life better for workers. In the end, it will create even more “informal” markets in labor while limiting legal work opportunities.
Comrade Hayek?
Although F. A. Hayek had many important contributions to economic theory, both Rothbard and Mises had major disagreements with Hayek’s book, The Constitution of Liberty because of Hayek’s support of public welfare measures.
William Leggett and the Separation of Bank and State
Although not altogether “Austrian,” Leggett nevertheless anticipated several insights associated with Austrian economics and especially monetary theory.
The Rise of the AfD in Germany Signals Dwindling Support for Welfarism and Interventionism
Populist radical right parties have gained remarkable traction across Europe since the refugee crisis of 2014-2016.
Do Institutions Matter? Taking Another Look at the Claims of Daron Acemoglu
Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu writes that western colonialism of African countries has permanently fixed their institutional direction. This ignores what we know about the history of these nations.
When Paul Krugman Won the Nobel for Economics
While Paul Krugman certainly was well-known as an academic economist, he won his Nobel Prize in 2008 for his anti-George W. Bush commentary in the New York Times.
The Misesian
In this issue of The Misesian, we bring the focus back to the Americans who brought about what Murray Rothbard has called a truly libertarian revolution against the power of states and imperialism.
The Black Box of Government Secrets
From new wars to vaccine mandates, we're told to trust the government because the government supposedly has special knowledge inaccessible to mere ordinary citizens.
The Empire Has No Clothes
As debt, inflation, and war erode trust in Washington, Mark Thornton argues that real reform must come from the bottom up—not from the political establishment.
The Great Social Security Ponzi Scheme
On this episode of Power and Market, Patrick Newman joins Ryan and Tho for a discussion on Social Security, generational economic tensions, and the latest inflation numbers (spoiler: they're bad.)
Mises at 145: His Greatest Contributions
To mark Ludwig von Mises's 145th birthday, Bob reviews the contributions that put Mises in the running for greatest economist of all time.
Supporters Summit 2026
Join us in San Antonio for our annual Supporters Summit!
Making of an Austrian Economist Members-Only Online Seminar
Mises Members: Join Drs. Joe Salerno and Patrick Newman for an exclusive, Members-Only online seminar discussing their new book, Murray N. Rothbard: The Making of an Austrian Economist.
Fall Campus Mises Book Clubs
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.
Libertarian Scholars Conference 2027
Join us in Auburn for the Libertarian Scholars Conference 2027.
