Rothbard’s Rules
Murray Rothbard’s number one rule in an economic crisis is for the government not to interfere with the market’s adjustment process. Doing so will only perpetuate the crisis.
Interventionism
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Why “Public Goods” Don’t Justify Government Intervention
Economists have long tried to use the idea of "public goods" as justification for a wide variety of government interventions. But there is no objective measure for what's a public good and what's not.
Governments Have Crippled the World’s Economies. Revolution May Soon Follow.
Mises knew: “Mass unemployment destroys the moral foundations of the social order. The young people…forced to remain idle, are the ferment out of which the most radical political movements are formed."
The Cost of Lockdowns in Human Health and Human Lives Is Becoming Increasingly Clear
Of course, anyone who deals in interacting with the real world (i.e., not lifelong bureaucrats like Fauci, who needs not exhibit any actual competence to collect his $400,000 paycheck) understands that preserving and augmenting wealth is key in enhancing health and life.
The Fed Is Doing “Whatever It Takes” to Prop Up the Economy. That’s a Very Bad Thing.
There's now no difference between monetary policy and other government programs designed to prop up firms, industries, and other favored groups. The Fed is simply another government planning agency.
The Fed Is Doing “Whatever It Takes” to Prop Up the Economy. That’s a Very Bad Thing.
There's now no difference between monetary policy and other government programs designed to prop up firms, industries, and other favored groups. The Fed is simply another government planning agency.
David R. Henderson Critiques Stimulus Bill and Organizes Protest of California Lockdown
David Henderson explains some of the major problems with the so-called "stimulus" bill, and discusses the protest he helped organize against California's lockdown.
The Global Airline Industry Is in Even Worse Shape Than You Think
The current crisis for airlines is even worse than it was after 9/11.
Facing Economic Disaster, France Turns against Globalism
France faces a future of spiraling debt and declining economic growth. So Emmanuel Macron has now embraced economic nationalism as a way out. It's not likely to work.
Facing Economic Disaster, France Turns against Globalism
France faces a future of spiraling debt and declining economic growth. So Emmanuel Macron has now embraced economic nationalism as a way out. It's not likely to work.
