Anti-Piketty: Capital for the 21st Century
If capitalism has been so bad for the poor, how can it be that the standard of living for the poor has vastly increased?
Political Theory
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The Republic Becomes the Empire
Truman, without consent or knowledge of Congress, declared war on Korea. Congress condoned his usurpation of its exclusive constitutional power.
Like Obama, Trump Loves to Make Laws with “a Pen and a Phone”
So long as he uses a "national security" ploy, a president can raise taxes without so much as a debate in Congress.
Why Marx Hated Individualism
The capitalist system is a system in which promotion is precisely according to merit. Marx didn't like that.
Rothbard on National Liberation
Nationalism is not a unitary, monolithic phenomenon. If it is aggressive, we should oppose it; if liberatory, we should favor it.
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.
An Eastern Democratic Union: A Proposal for the Establishment of a Durable Peace in Eastern Europe
Ludwig von Mises explores ways of dealing with nationalism and conflict among linguistic minorities through the use of political confederation.
Trade and the Rise of Freedom
International exchange and economic freedom are mutually reinforcing, while protectionism is a form of political control.
Guns and Schools: Can the Market do Better?
People want safe neighborhoods and schools, which is just another way to say there is a market for them.
Bastiat the Great
We could use more Bastiats today, writes Henry Hazlitt. We are, in fact, in desperate need of them.
