Free Markets

Joe Salerno discusses the economics of Price Gouging.

Peter Klein talks about inequality—how people are different, what determines income and wealth on the free market, why elites are so excited about Thomas Piketty's new book on capital, and how attempts to reduce aggregate inequality through progressive taxation are fraught with difficulty.

Joe Salerno sits down with Jeff Deist to discuss how Austrian economics frames the issue of income inequality.

Mark Thornton refutes the recent Washington Post attack on Austrian Economics.

Peter Klein answers a viewer's question, and discusses a critical battle between technology and ideology.

Peter Klein explains why the Obama administration can't create innovative manufacturing hubs by simply throwing around taxpayer's money.

There’s austerity in France, but it’s only austerity for the people while the state feasts on ever-increasing taxes.

Mark Thornton presents the case for selling beer at college football games.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

It’s unclear how Congress is qualified to set the “correct” wage for business owners and executives.

The state has no motivation to accommodate users’ needs, but to crack down on anyone who does not conform to its timeworn model of road usage.