F.A. Hayek Memorial Lecture:
“Two Constructions of Libertarianism“
Chandran Kukathas (Australian National University)
Big Government
The New Skyscraper Curse
The skyscraper curse continues to haunt us. Thanks to cheap money and malinvestment, new record-setting skyscrapers are being planned and built as the global fiat-money-induced boom continues toward its inevitable correction.
Why the Cost of Government Is Higher Than You Think
When governments spend, regulate, and tax, they decrease household take-home pay while diverting savings and investment to the government class.
The Mythology of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court justices are politicians, who behave in the manner Public Choice theory tells us they should, and they seek to preserve and expand th
Why They Hate Peace
War increases government spending, inhibits free trade, and lays the foundation for numerous future conflicts.
Disarming the Populace
Interviewed by host Paul Molloy, Mark Thornton discusses gun control and freedom, and also the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine.
The Misuse of Economic Language
Jeff Deist explains why it is important to say what we mean when discussing the economy and the state.
The Unemployment Rate
Mark Thornton explains why the government's latest unemployment numbers are a sham, and the labor market is nowhere near recovered.
Our Oligarchs Can Thank James Madison
Recent research has shown that the United States government functions to benefit wealthy interests while ignoring the average citizen, writes Ryan
Taxing Cryptocurrency
Jeff Deist explains some of the compliance burdens of the IRS's latest guidelines for cryptocurrency and other electronic media of exchange.