Mises Daily
Public Choice and Political Leadership
Public-choice analysis fosters cynicism about political leaders. But not as much as they deserve.
Rothbard Revises the History of the Great Depression
We now see, thanks to Rothbard's insights, that the Hoover-Roosevelt period was really a continuum.
Econ Nobel: Here We Go Again
It's a bit odd for the economics profession right now to be celebrating two scientists for their work in helping policymakers steer the macroeconomy.
The Origin of Markets and Money
There were firms and hierarchies before there were markets — and before there was money.
What Radicalism?
The protest movement is actively supportive of powerful interests that benefit from the status quo.
Decriminalize the Average Man
The average person unknowingly breaks at least three federal criminal laws every day.
Where Google Gets Its Power
If you disagree with how Google runs its incredibly popular search engine, don't patronize it. There is no need for paternalistic bureaucrats to intervene in such a simple matter. Also, why wouldn't Google show preferential treatment to its other business ventures on its own search engine?
The Folly of Forecasting
The mathematical games economists play are just so much flapdoodle.
Occupied by Government
Many demands are being made, but sadly, if these were ever implemented, they would make problems worse by lowering the standard of living for all — especially for the poor! I will proceed to address some of the demands in plain English, hoping to reach out to them.