How Juan Perón’s Left Populism Destroyed Argentina’s Economy
Some scholars want the Democrats to embrace Perón's policies. This isn’t quite as bizarre as arguing for Venezuelan socialism, but it’s close.
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Guilt by Musical Association
If the feds can vilify Deadheads and Juggalos, it could be only a question of time before Washington also tars bluegrass fans or Phish followers.
Michael Malice on North Korea’s “Economy”
Michael Malice and Jeff Deist discuss the bizarre economics of life in a country with virtually no outside trade.
How the Berlin Wall Spurred My Biggest Blunder
If the guards had found my little notebook of observations on environmental debacles, my stay in the East Bloc might have been extended indefinitely.
Jeff Deist: Beyond the Wall
Jeff Deist and Mance Rayder discuss the political and economic state of the union.
The Shutdown: The Last Thing We Need is a Government Where Everyone Works Together
The ability of a minority to prevent the passage of legislation is a feature of good government — it's not a bug.
A Regulated Economy Leads to a Socialist Economy
When government interferes with the market, the same story happens again and again.
The Neglected Costs of the Warfare State: An Austrian Tribute to Seymour Melman
Melman was associated with the left, but his analysis of the warfare state is very libertarian and deserves wider dissemination.
Decentralize Global Trade Policy
What if Chile subsidizes its wine production? That's too bad for Chile's taxpayers, but great for the rest of the world.
Are Tax Cuts Really Just Undemocratic Exploitation?
One suspects that, for Will Wilkinson, only that counts as “democratic” which conforms to his ideal of a welfare state.
