Mises Wire

Defenders of police incompetence are falling back on the claim that they are above criticism because they are the "experts."

Employers that rely on aluminum and steel will now have to pay more for those resources, meaning workers will see lower wages and less hiring. 

In explaining the flood of funding headed toward weapons contractors, one defense analyst noted that “diplomacy is out; air strikes are in."

The verdict of sound economics is universal. Tariffs cripple economies, reduce the standard of living, and pit some groups against others.

For Shakespeare, the story of the Roman Republic is a tragedy. Like one of its heroes, the Republic was eventually destroyed by its own success.

In spite of what Laura Ingraham and some pro athletes seem to think, the president is not in any way America's "coach." 

With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.

Today would have been Murray Rothbard's 92nd birthday.

The new Fed Chief Powell was optimistic at Congressional hearings this week. But he may have inherited a quickly-expiring boom. 

Here are two ways to gauge the strength of the world economy.