Political Theory
The Week in Review: July 23, 2016
As expected, this week's political convention failed to offer any real solutions to the problems we face.
Brazil’s Lost Decade: We Must Free Our Economy
Here in Brazil, free-market ideas have long been ridiculed and ignored, with disastrous results.
Clinton and Trump Embody Plunder and Paternalism
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump represent variations of the same political theme.
We Need More Borders and More States
As Venezuela shows, living close to an international border can be an important lifeline. This illustrates the benefits of political decentralization.
The Problem With Socialism
My hope is that my new book, The Problem with Socialism, will be viewed as a companion to Henry Hazlitt's classic Economics in One Lesson.
Boettke on Rothbard and Libertarianism
In a recent post on Facebook, Peter Boettke has criticized Murray Rothbard's view of libertarian rights.
Put Your Hope In Radical Decentralization
Do not put your trust in democracy, but neither should you trust in a dictatorship. Rather, put your hope into radical political decentralization.
The Week in Review: July 16, 2016
Government policing is, after all, a government program. It should be treated accordingly.