A Trade War May Trigger the Rise of Chinese Nationalism
According to Mises, economic nationalism "is incompatible with durable peace," and efforts to fan the flames of a trade war between the US and China are dangerous.
Protectionism and Free Trade
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The Revenge Origins of the Sherman Antitrust Act
The origins of the Sherman Act provide an important reminder that politicians can be motivated by revenge, greed, hatred, jealously, and spite.
4 Ways to Improve Immigration Policy — Without Growing Government
From free trade to cutting welfare, here are four ways to improve immigration policy that don't make government more intrusive in our lives.
Like Obama, Trump Loves to Make Laws with “a Pen and a Phone”
So long as he uses a "national security" ploy, a president can raise taxes without so much as a debate in Congress.
Why We Learn Nothing about Trade
International trade hasn’t had a very good time lately. The outlook is bleak indeed, but it’s not the first time, nor will it be the last.
The Difference Between Good Globalism and Bad Globalism
Economic globalism — which is a wonderful thing — is something quite different from the highly suspect agenda of political globalism.
China’s Plan to End Dependency on American Trade
Chinese plans for east Africa, the Indian Ocean, and a huge Eurasian trade zone make American tariffs a lessening problem for the Chinese state.
Trump’s Tariff May End America’s Energy Boom
America's thriving energy sector has boomed in part thanks to inexpensive foreign steel.
The Political Economy of Protectionism
Protectionism may provide some short-term benefits to a small number of special interests, but at much greater costs to the rest of society.
