Jacob R. Swartz

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The Economic and Social Consequences of Rent Control

11/26/2024 Mises Wire Jacob R. Swartz

Economic liberalism advocates for a clear separation between government and commerce, allowing the market to operate independently without state interference. This philosophy, termed “laissez-faire,”...

The U.S. military machine is unsustainable

08/05/2024 Mises Wire Jacob R. Swartz

For nearly two centuries the United States has been an expansionist power. Though it was the War of 1812 when the U.S. solidified its dominion over the Americas, it was at the twilight of the Spanish...

The 45-Year-Old Cold War with Iran Is a Failure. It’s Time for a New Approach

06/25/2024 Mises Wire Jacob R. Swartz

Since its establishment in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has become the third-largest threat to United States national security. It may therefore seem like the ideal strategy to combat this...

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The U.S. military machine is unsustainable

08/20/2024 Jacob R. Swartz

The U.S. government is spending trillions of dollars to prop up military ventures around the world. This kind of spending and exhausting of military resources cannot be sustained much longer.

The 45-Year-Old Cold War with Iran Is a Failure. It’s Time for a New Approach

07/02/2024 Jacob R. Swartz

The US and Iran have been mortal enemies since 1979. It is clear that the belligerent approach to dealing with Iran has failed. We need to engage policies that promote peace, not warfare.

The American Labor Market: Fact vs. Fiction

05/14/2024 Jacob R. Swartz

Progressive historians, journalists, and politicians claim that the Industrial Revolution and the growth of industry brought poverty and exploitation to American workers. The truth is much different, even if it is rarely heard.

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