Rent Control Is Bad for Renters, but Good for Politicians
Rent control in Ontario has restricted the supply of housing while lowering the quality of available units.
Rent control in Ontario has restricted the supply of housing while lowering the quality of available units.
The stock market does not have a life of its own. In a relatively free economy, success or failure of investment in stocks depends ultimately on the same factors that determine success or failure of any business.
In a very real sense Dr. Paul is the only Misesian ever to serve in Congress.
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Tuesday's debate, why "the issues" don't matter, and why the debate probably won't change the minds of many voters.
Our guest is physician and author Sally Satel, MD. She has written widely in academic journals on topics in psychiatry and medicine, and has testified before Congress on veterans’ issues, mental health policy, drug courts, and health disparities.
Academia is changing, and the way we learn is ripe for disruption. Dr. Ammous is at the fore of these changes, and you don't want to miss this show.
When Vikings robbed their victims, they often called the booty gjald (debt) as if the stolen goods were repayment for a service provided by the robbers.
Monetary economist George Selgin agrees with Bob on the flaws with MMT, but then the two continue their debate (started at the Soho Forum) on fractional reserve free banking.
Compulsory public schooling is like having the government use the taxpayers' money to set up a nationwide chain of public newspapers and then compelling all people to read them.