The Milk of the Poppy
In the third episode of the Historical Controversies podcast, Chris Calton looks at the history of opium use around the world.
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The Real Cause of America’s Opioid Epidemic
The real cause of this epidemic is various government policies and the real solution is the dismantling of those same policies, in perpetuum.
Chris Calton: Historical Controversies
This weekend, we're excited to share the first episode of a new Mises Institute podcast with Chris Calton.
The Attack on Marijuana During the 1930s
How did Americans fall for the government's reefer madness? Listen as Chris Calton explains.
Why Some Pharmaceuticals Are So Expensive
Before we can make health care affordable, we must confront why a previously affordable commodity has become unaffordable.
The Roots of Drug Prohibition in America
Chris Calton discusses America's early perception of drug use, and the origins of prohibition.
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Skirvin Hilton, Oklahoma City
The Free Market Medical Association hosts its annual conference this year from August 17th-19th at the historic Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City, and the Mises Institute will b
Does Britain Have the World’s Best Health System? Only If You Ignore Outcomes
Once said to be Britain's national religion, at this point the National Health Service might be more accurately described as Britain’s national cult.
To Fix Healthcare, We Need to Repeal a Lot More than Obamacare
The focus on Obamacare as the source of all our health-care woes has distracted us from the real foundations of the healthcare mess.
Here’s an Easy Way to Add Some Market Competition Back into Healthcare
The current healthcare system destroys price sensitivity for both consumers and producers. We need reforms that will force prices down.
