The Fed’s “Price Stability” Schemes Sow Economic Chaos
The Federal Reserve says it can manipulate the money supply to ensure “price stability.” This worsens the boom-bust cycles and undermines the economy.
Why It’s Time To Abolish the Department of Education
Created as a sop to the teachers‘ unions, the Department has presided over huge declines in student academic performances and has played a vital role in politicizing formal learning at all levels.
A Chance to Double Your Gift!
Dr. Gary Schlarbaum, one of our generous supporters, has again offered to match donations received through December 9. For the last ten years, Gary has kickstarted our year-end campaign with his matching gift. He’s ready to match your gift today!
An Austrian Perspective on Tariffs
The damage tariffs impose is not limited to increasing consumer prices. They also create major distortions in the markets.
Orwellian Libertarianism: The Topsy-Turvy World of Walter Block
Walter Block has attempted to reconfigure libertarian thinking in regards to self-defense. Unfortunately, his theories are illogical, Orwellian, and conflict with Murray Rothbard‘s clear thinking on the issue.
Bankers, Fed Origins, and World War I
The First World War was critical to boosting the influence of that child of progressivism and Wall Street corporatism: the Federal Reserve System.
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.
Responding to Bryan Caplan’s Continued Critique of the Austrians
Bob reacts to Bryan Caplan's current views, arguing that the history of economic thought is indeed important, and the Misesian approach to praxeology is crucial.
What Has Government Done to Our World?
In What Has Government Done to Our Money? Murray Rothbard changes your whole view of the world—not just money.
Why Communists Don’t Like Thanksgiving
In this episode, Ryan McMaken takes a look at how the domestic and commercial rituals of the Thanksgiving holiday are things that communists really don‘t like.
Clarifying Economists’ Arguments About International Trade
Bob discusses common talking points that pro-free-trade economists often use when making the case against tariffs.
Virtual
In January 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes 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.
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Auburn, AL
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.
