Power Corrupts
It seems to be universal that elected officials are seduced by the fantasy thesis that election to public office endows the official with both power and wisdom.
Articles of Interest
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For the Better Economic Life
In an atmosphere of free inquiry and of freedom of the individual to enjoy the fruits of his labor, science here flourished. Elsewhere in the world, it has suffered serious set-backs.
A Tribute to F.A. von Hayek
To celebrate Hayek's birthday here is "A tribute to F.A. Hayek" by Ludwig von Mises, May 24, 1962.
The Economist’s Duty
A 4-part condensation of chapters from Human Action dealing with various forms of government interference with the free market.
Marx’s Theory of Stages: The Withering Away of the State Under Socialism
Ralph Raico looks at Karl Marx's stages of socialism and finds them wanting.
A Libertarian Student’s Plea
Ralph Raico penned this anti-war article when a university student. It remains relevant today.
Frank A. Fetter, Chapter 20: Business Price Practices and Social Price Policies
Chapter 20: "Business Price Practices and Social Price Policies" from Frank A. Fetter's Economic Principles and Problems.
Frank A. Fetter, Chapter 19: Cost-Prices, Product-Prices, and Profits
Chapter 19: "Costs, Prices, and Profits" from Frank A. Fetter's Economic Principles and Problems.
Frank A. Fetter, Chapter 18: Markets and Prices
Chapter 18: "Markets and Prices," from Frank A. Fetter's Economic Principles and Problems.
Frank A. Fetter, Chapter 17: Desires, Choice, and Value
Chapter 17: "Desires, Choice, and Value," from Frank A. Fetter's Economic Principles and Problems.
