It turns out Trump blew up all those boats in the Caribbean for nothing.
The claim that the US attacks on “drug runners” in the Caribbean has not affected the drug trade at all.
The Dehomogenization of Mises and Hayek
Japanese population drops for 17th year in a row, down to below 120 million
The number of Japanese residents fell by 916,744, or 0.76%, to 119,736,483, marking the 17th consecutive year of decline, and the sharpest drop on record.
A Skeptical Guide to UBI
Many progressives, such as Robert Reich and Kyle Kulinski, argue that the economy needs a universal basic income (UBI) to fix it. Their argument stems from the idea that UBI has no serious flaws, that many studies show success, and that it’s the moral thing to do.
Cronyism: The Rise of the Corporatist State, 1849–1929
Illinois Takes a Swipe at Interchange Fees—and Misses
Governments charge fees for everything. Want to register a vehicle? Pay the DMV. Want to file a civil law case? Fork over some cash. Need a new copy of your birth certificate? There’s a fee for that, too. But for some reason, when private companies charge fees for their services, some politicians start to hyperventilate.
The Myth of Free Banking in Scotland
I Spent 28 Years Arresting Criminals. Rothbard Was Right All Along
Aluminum’s Heavyweight
Aluminum (Al) metal is lightweight—strong and it does not rust. It is used in beverage cans, commercial airplanes, car parts, window frames, industrial parts, etc. President Trump imposed tariffs on US Al imports in February 2025.