Argentina: Mises and Milei, 65 Years Apart
Ludwig Von Mises gave six lectures in 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina where, “he spoke in nontechnical terms suitable for his audience of business
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The Indian Congress Conundrum: Secularism, Socialism, and the Search for a New Path
On April 4, 2024, senior leaders of the Indian National Congress (hereinafter referred to as the “Congress”) either fa
What are Mises’s Six Lessons?
When UFC fighter Renato Moicano urged people to read Mises's Economic Policy: Thoughts for Today and Tomorrow, it led to a surge in popularity for the book, which is a transcription of lectures he gave in Argentina in 1959. Let's see what Mises says in these lectures.
Speaker Mike Johnson Continues the GOP’s War against Freedom
Thomas Woods has reminded us more than once that “no matter who you vote for, you get John McCain.” House Speaker Mike Johnson is the latest example.
Is Anyone Smart Enough to use Inflation & the Public Debt to Manage the Economy?
Many policymakers and economists believe that they are smart enough to manipulate all the rest of us, in a consistent and reliable manner.
100-Percent Reserves banking in Argentina and the Real Bills Doctrine
"There is no doubt that when a fractional reserve bank discounts commercial paper (real bills) it creates money (perfect monetary substitutes)."
IM—1776: Why You Should Read Ludwig von Mises
Writing for IM—1776 today, Tho Bishop addressed the significance of Renato Moicano’s viral Mises moment:
Frédéric Bastiat Was a Radical Opponent of War and Militarism
Bastiat sought to abolish "the entire army" with the exception of "some specialized divisions" which would have to be staffed with volunteers since Bastiat also sought to abolish conscription.
Millennials: In Costco We Trust
When the latest CPI number came in hot at 0.4% for March and the annual core CPI inflation rate held at 3.8%, Betsey Stevenson, professor of econom
