Bob Murphy Critiques Curtis Yarvin’s Explanation of Inflation
In a May 2021 essay, Curtis Yarvin (a.k.a. Mencius Moldbug) argues that the American economy runs on an inflation machine.
In a May 2021 essay, Curtis Yarvin (a.k.a. Mencius Moldbug) argues that the American economy runs on an inflation machine.
Canada's "private" long-term care homes are anything but private. But the fact a small sliver of the marketplace is allowed to charge fees for services means activists want even more socialized medicine.
US car owners are being preyed upon by thieves, because South African mine owners are being preyed upon by their government.
Per Bylund discusses three of his current book projects, all touching on various aspects of the Austrian School and its continued importance.
Bob unveils a new recurring series, in which he gives the context of infamous quotations.
An Indiana University health officer laments that incentives such as access to events, donuts, french fries, and even hard cash are no longer moving many Americans to fall in line with vaccination.
The risk of government expropriation of private property remained low, and Botswana rejected antiwhite reformist politics which destroyed capital in many other countries in the region. Economic success has been a result.
With such a messed-up economy, why is it still hard to spot a bust on the horizon?
We may be told price controls are a temporary necessity, as in 1971 under Nixon. But one thing is certain: price controls will do nothing to resolve the issues underlying the inflation.
The Fed says it "provides the nation with a safe, flexible and stable monetary and financial system." Can we all breathe easier now?