Looking at the Economic Myth of the “Soft Landing”
Paul Krugman recently argued that the Federal Reserve can engineer a "soft landing" for the economy as it tries to deal with inflation. Such a view ignores economic realities.
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New York City Subways: The Woes of Socialist Enterprises
New York City’s subways have become a nightmare, with rampant crime, delays, derailments, and poorly capitalized. This is a gift from "backdoor socialism."
The Fed and the Culture War
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the rhetoric surrounding the Federal Reserve.
Review: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics
If you wish to get a better understanding of economics, don't follow the mainstream. Instead, read Thomas DiLorenzo's new book.
Do We Want Real Tax Cuts? How About Cutting Government Spending?
Keynesians claim that tax cuts are good because they help increase consumer spending. But here's why this doesn't matter.
Review: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics
If you wish to get a better understanding of economics, don't follow the mainstream. Instead, read Thomas DiLorenzo's new book.
Malcolm McLean: The Unsung Capitalist Hero Who Changed the World One Container at a Time
Before Steve Jobs and the iPhone, there was Malcolm McLean, inventor of the shipping container. McLean made the iPhone—and many other things—possible.
Is a Recession Simply a Decline in GDP? What Does That Mean?
The "official" definition of a recession is a two-consecutive-quarter decline in GDP, but there are problems with GDP measurement in the first place.
Will the US Dollar Weaken against Other Currencies?
For now, the dollar seems to be doing well against other currencies, but how long will that last?
Malcolm McLean: The Unsung Capitalist Hero Who Changed the World One Container at a Time
Before Steve Jobs and the iPhone, there was Malcolm McLean, inventor of the shipping container. McLean made the iPhone—and many other things—possible.
