National Self-Determination and Individual Liberty
In his book The Essential Rothbard, David Gordon observes that, “Rothbard was no ivory-tower scholar, interested only in academic controversies.
Bitcoin Mining and the Electricity Grid: A Quiet Savior
With all eyes on the winter storm raging through America last month, a silent hero was working in the background to keep the lights on. And I don’t primarily mean the emergency workers or the teams of electricians, foresters, and engineers that keep the power lines up and ice-free; these guys operate very much in the foreground, the public well aware of their critical work.
Understanding Argentina’s Decades of Economic Crises
Argentina’s recent drop in monthly inflation below two percent has drawn cautious praise from many mainstream economists, who focus on the immediate success of President Javier Milei’s anti-inflation campaign. Yet, as we saw in the aftermath of his interview in Davos, many of those same analysts still question the cost of his “austerity,” the supposed risks of removing currency controls, or his refusal to monetize debt.
Goldman Sachs top lawyer to step down after lying about Epstein connections
“Her announcement follows the release of documents detailing her often chummy conversations with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.” She had long claimed to barely know Epstein.
Tech Amazon’s Ring cancels Flock partnership amid Super Bowl ad backlash
“Ring’s decision to cancel its partnership with Flock comes as tech companies face growing pressure to reexamine their work with federal agencies.”
Warsh May Not Be the Hawk Wall Street Expects
Warsh wouldn’t be offered the job if he were a departure from the usual model of Fed chairs. He’ll inflate plenty, especially when recession hits.
The Putnam Twist: The End of Value
[The End of Value-Free Economics edited by Hilary Putnam and Vivian Walsh (Routledge, 2012; ix + 229 pp.)]
The Real Numbers: Counting Gaza’s Dead and Disappeared
“The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) proclaimed that “the current violent death toll” in Gaza likely exceeded 100,000...”