Mises Wire

No walls, no government databases, no biometric national ID cards. But not a penny in welfare for immigrants. It is really that simple.

The Federal Reserve and in particular fiat money ruins the incentive to save for a better future.

If Paul Krugman took a more serious look at Europe, he would see that austerity policies really do produce a better economy.

Government attempts to end poaching of endangered species often create black markets and increase poaching, while doing little to preserve the species.

It has now become clear that in many ways the European Union is a cartel of high-tax governments.

With a state in existence, ultimately, all private property becomes state property.

Today is the birthday of Hans Hoppe, an outstanding social thinker and defender of liberty.

Leftists are upset that an elected legislative body has selected the new Brazilian president. It is "un-democratic" they say.

Free-trade deals — which are more about increasing government power than trade — are in retreat in the face of Brexit and Trump.

Ireland has tried to attract businesses by undercutting the tax rates of its neighbors. That is a good thing wherever it occurs.