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If the experience of Bush years is any indication, we should brace ourselves now for big increases in government spending.
Introduction to the Austrian School of Economics
Here's what I had to say about the relevance of my recent book on the Austrian school of economics to a Korean audience.
Healthcare Is Not Immune to the Laws of Economics
Proclaiming health care to be a "right" won't make new doctors, hospitals, drugs, and medical equipment fall from the sky — in just the right amounts.
Rate Hike Guessing Games
The expectations of mainstream economists rarely come to fruition. Their track record is lousy.
Castro Regime Arrests Member of Mises Cuba
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Hernandez, Mr. Visea, and all the other members of Mises Cuba.
Price Controls and Propaganda
For central banks, manipulating public perceptions of the economy is just as critical an issue as manipulating interest rates and the money supply.
Why Government Employees in Iowa Are Paid So Much
It is fairly well known that government employees often make more than private-sector workers with similar skills. Things are especially bad in Iowa.
Why Food Stamps Don’t Promote Healthy Eating
Food stamps have long been promoted with the idea that they improve nutrition and health. Unfortunately, this has never been shown to be true.
Will Republicans End the Department of Education? Not Likely.
If the Bush years are an indication, there's little danger of seeing any GOP-led cuts to the Dept. of Education.