Finn Andreen

Articles

Virtuous Market Distribution vs. Nefarious State Redistribution

01/23/2026 Mises Wire Finn Andreen

Progressives sell state intervention into economic affairs as “protecting” consumers and workers. In all cases, free markets do a better job of protecting all participants.

The Libertarian Political Messages in “The Mark of Zorro”

12/24/2025 Mises Wire Finn Andreen

The 1940 version of The Mask of Zorro is more than a swashbuckling film featuring Zorro and his skills with the sword. It is also a reminder that the state is oppressive and seeks to take away the natural rights and liberties of the people.

Argentina’s Rocky Road to Economic Freedom

12/13/2025 Mises Wire Finn Andreen

While the jury still is out regarding Javier Milei’s economic “reforms” in Argentina, one must remember that economic intervention in that country is thoroughly entrenched in political and economic life there.

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The Threats of AI Come from the State

08/06/2025 Finn Andreen

Artificial Intelligence is advancing, but people often fear it for the wrong reasons. AI is not a threat in itself, but rather becomes a threat when the state uses it as one more tool to limit individual liberty and to engage in oppressive behavior.

Energy Transition as a Tool for Fascist Capitalism

07/26/2025 Finn Andreen

Europeans are being forced into an energy transition through debt-fueled spending that will lead to permanently higher energy prices and stifle European competitiveness. This won‘t change the climate, but it will make the people poorer.

The Forces of Centralization and the Struggle for Freedom

07/11/2025 Finn Andreen

Throughout history, decentralization and secession have helped pave the way for more individual freedom. Naturally, political elites want to centralize everything, thus setting off the eternal battle between centralizers and decentralizers.

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