Copernicus Was Also Right in Economics
Nicolaus Copernicus is best known for his observation that the sun was at the center of our solar system, but he also made a number of astute observations about economics.
Peace as a Prerequisite for Civilization
While men like Murray Rothbard and Ludwig von Mises believed in “just” war, nonetheless, they did not believe that wars lead to “just” outcomes, as war leads to destruction of civilization. The outcome of the American war of secession proved that point eloquently.
Stockman Contra Schlockman?
David Stockman is, to say the least, no admirer of Donald Trump, but even those inclined to a more favorable view of the former president than his will find much of value in this book.
Why People Pay Higher Prices for Some Goods Relative to Others
One of the important points made by Carl Menger in his 1871 Principles is that people ordinally rank their preferences, valuing some things more than others. While this seems to be a common-sense principle, it actually has important implications for economic theory.
On the Liberty of the Ancients Compared with That of the Moderns
In ancient Athens, “the individual was much more subservient to the supremacy of the social body...than he is in any of the free states of Europe today.”
The Birth of “Irrational Exuberance”
Long before there was Alan Greenspan to turn the Federal Reserve into Casino Central, there was John Law, France’s minister of finance.
What Has Government Done to Our Money?
In the last few years, many Americans have started to see the truth about the Federal Reserve. Putting this book in their hands at this moment will have a profound effect for the better.
Gresham’s Law: Why Bitcoin Will Save the World
Does bad money drive out good money? Mark Thornton discusses one of the most impactful principles of modern society.
What Was Mises’s Position on Fractional Reserve Banking?
Murphy lays out the various camps in the debate over fractional reserve banking.
Americans Don’t Owe Eastern Europe Anything
Ryan, Tho, and Zach Yost talk about some recent efforts by Polish lobbyists to shame Americans into spending more treasure (and maybe also American lives) on waging wars for Eastern European states
The Economics of Prepping
Why do people prep? Are preppers irrational and out of touch with reality?
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Fort Myers, FL
Join Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, Wanjiru Njoya, and Murray Sabrin in Fort Myers to discuss the real ramifications of the election.
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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Tampa, FL
Join the Mises Institute for its fifth year in a row in Tampa for an exciting discussion on the future of academia and alternatives to state-controlled education.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2025.
