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We are the worldwide epicenter of the Austrian economics movement.

The Mises Institute, founded in 1982, teaches the scholarship of Austrian economics, freedom, and peace. The liberal intellectual tradition of Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973) and Murray N. Rothbard (1926-1995) guides us. Accordingly, we seek a profound and radical shift in the intellectual climate: away from statism and toward a private property order. We encourage critical historical research, and stand against political correctness. The Institute serves students, academics, business leaders, and anyone seeking better understanding of the Austrian school of economics and libertarian political theory.

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Daniel Lacalle on Mises Weekends
Mises Weekends

Daniel Lacalle on the Central Bank Tightrope

Daniel Lacalle and Jeff Deist discuss the absurd reactions to the Fed's tiny interest rate hikes.

The Accad & Koka Report
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52. Should Doctors Get Involved in Healthcare Policy? A Med Student’s Perspective

Dr. Accad and Dr. Koka discuss the pros and cons of healthcare policy—and of a doctor’s involvement in such policy—with...

Introduction to the Civil War
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The Burnside Expedition

Chris Calton details an often overlooked victory by the Union.

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Mises Daily Articles

What Libertarianism Is

Libertarianism recognizes that the only rules that satisfy civilized fundamental norms are Locke's principle of self-...

Dave Smith on Mises Weekends
Mises Weekends

Dave Smith on Trump's Christmas Surprise in Syria and Afghanistan

Dave Smith and Jeff Deist discuss the astounding news from Trump about reducing troops in Syria and Afghanistan, and...

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Mises Daily Articles

Entendiendo la economía austriaca

La economía "austriaca" debe su nombre al hecho histórico de que fue fundada y elaborada por primera vez por tres...

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