The Journal of Libertarian Studies was founded by Murray N. Rothbard in 1977 and is the premiere venue for the advancement of libertarianism, anarcho-capitalism, the individualist society, and non-interventionism as the first principle of political theory and practice.
From the Editors
Under Rothbard's direction, the Journal of Libertarian Studies became the intellectual center—the theoretical hard core—of a steadily growing international movement of libertarianism.
Restitution in Theory and Practice
State-centered ideas around crime focus on imprisonment and punishment. But a restitution-centered model would be much better for victims.
Mises on Fascism, Democracy, and Other Questions
No one could have admired and respected Ludwig von Mises more than did Murray Rothbard, who dedicated his magnum opus in economic theory, Man, Economy, and State, to his great mentor. Yet Rothbard did not shy away from criticizing Mises when he believed such criticism to be called for.
Murray N. Rothbard as a Critic of Socialism
Rothbard characterized socialism as the “violent abolition of the market.”
Millenialism and the Progressive Movement
Murray Rothbard was seriously interested in a remarkably large array of topics, one of them being the effects of rival eschatological views during
In Defense of Extreme (Fallibilistic) Apriorism
In this article, Professor Barry Smith presents a series of questions and theories in defense of apriorism.
Volume 12, Number 1 (1996)
Some Comments on the Rhetoric of the Environmental Movement
The following essay attempts to touch on one aspect of modern environmentalism and to examine it against the backdrop of the values associated with
The Fall and Rise of Puritanical Policy in America
The American Revolution restored private and local control over goods such as alcohol and tobacco, but since the period of the Early Republic, the prohibitionist agenda has, with few deviations, continued on this trend of increasing central control.
Might versus Right
Ludwig von Mises criticized the ‘old liberals’ for assuming the stance of a ‘perfect king’ whose only objective is to make his citizens happy.
Punishment and Proportionality: the Estoppel Approach
No doubt punishment serves many purposes. It can deter crime and prevent the offender from committing further crimes.
