Political Theory

Politics is war by other means. And war claims victims. War has winners and losers. Most of all, war has profiteers

The US government will outlaw yet another plant that has long been used for herbal remedies, magically transforming users into criminals overnight.

Hillary Clinton likes to say she wants to help the middle class. But, her economic policy only helps her crony capitalist pals.

Consider this, the Mises Institute today is "searched for" more around the world than many prominent high-profile beltway organizations.

Contrary to the myth that libertarians favor limitless pollution by capitalists, libertarian legal regimes would often put polluters out of business.

What has the Federal Department of Education done for students? The DOE has spent a lot of taxpayer money, but the results are less than impressive.

Contrary to the common myth, labor unions mean fewer jobs and more competition among workers.

Populism, anti-globalism, anti-elitism — these are all symptoms of a hostility toward politics. We should embrace the opportunity they present.

Contrary to dire warning of economic disaster, the British economy has weathered Brexit quite well. Now central bankers are taking the credit.

When it comes to trade, the best US policy, or that of any country, is the elimination of all barriers to imports.