Keynes: A Master of Confused and Confusing Prose
A careful reading of Keynes's 'General Theory' suggests its unintelligible prose may be an effort to appear erudite while saying little of value.
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The Space Race Is Now “Privatized” — But You’re Still Paying for It
"Ultimately, this is going to be a huge public-private partnership," says Elon Musk, as he rakes in taxpayer money.
Is Forced Military Service Good for the Economy?
The latest argument in favor of conscription is that it's good for the economy. But, it's all just another central-planning scheme.
H.L. Mencken: The Joyous Libertarian
America desperately needs another H.L. Mencken.
Why Is the Euro Still Gaining Against the Dollar?
The ECB has been trying to weaken the Euro. The relative weakness of the US dollar, however, continues to make the Euro look good by comparison.
What If Every Person Paid an Equal Share of the Military Budget?
If military costs were spread out evenly, a family of four would be paying more than $9,000 per year.
What We Lost on September 11th
What should have been a profoundly embarrassing and soul-searching moment for the US national security state became an exercise in chest thumping.
How Much Policing Do We Really Need?
Since police do not have to satisfy consumer preferences to stay in business, we should not be surprised that they treat us like subordinates.
Ludwig von Mises and the Real Meaning of Liberalism
Ludwig von Mises's book on liberalism is as important now as when he originally wrote it nine decades ago.
Congress Exploits Hurricane to Raise Debt Ceiling
The Republicans aren't letting this crisis go to waste. They're using it to put American taxpayers deeper in debt.
