How to Use Methodological Individualism
Methodological individualism is a precious tool for historical analysis. But it is not a foundation of economic theory.
Philosophy and Methodology
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Freedom, Counterfactuals and Economic Laws: Further Comments on Machaj and Hülsmann
Furthering the discussion about “How can we reconcile the idea that there are laws of human action, that manifest themselves in market prices and the structure of production, with the idea that there is also freedom of choice?”
Why (Most) Children Shouldn’t Vote
Whether or not a child should vote depends on whether or not he or she is a net taxpayer.
Mises and Hayek Dehomogenized
Today, the term "Austrian economics" is used to designate two very different paradigms.
Austrians vs the Mainstream: on Taxes
Perhaps it is time for mainstream economists to reevaluate their methodology on taxes.
3 Ways the Critics Get Praxeology Wrong
Many critics of Mises are attacking a caricature of what Mises called praxeology — which is simply logic applied to human choice, or action.
We Need Bastiat’s The Law More than Ever
The solution to the problem of human relationships is freedom, and it thrives most when the role of government is limited.
Why Revisionist History Is Important
In the general culture “revisionist historian” is a term of abuse. But that is what we do. Revising history is our job.
