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UK's National Health Service Moves to Cut Healthcare for Smokers and the Obese

Blog11/09/2017Richard Kocur

To cut government expenses, the NHS has declared that smokers and the obese will be limited in the healthcare procedures they're allowed to receive.

Unions Want Freedom of Association — But Only for Themselves

Bureaucracy and RegulationLabor and Wages

Blog11/08/2017Gary Galles

If workers have freedom of association, they also need the right to refuse to associate with unions, if they wish.

Union Dues and the "Free Rider" Problem

Labor and Wages

Blog10/06/2017Gary Galles

Workers don't "free ride" on labor union services. In fact, many workers suffer harm from them.

US Sanctions Against Venezuela Will Hurt Americans

War and Foreign Policy

Blog09/18/2017Ryan McMaken

Sanctions against foreign nations are ultimately built upon restricting the freedom of Americans.

Unlicensed Pet Sitters: The Latest Victim of New York's Regulatory State

Bureaucracy and RegulationMonopoly and Competition

Blog08/11/2017Dave Albin

For reason of "health" and "safety" New York City says it will punish any entrepreneur who attempts to compete with the high-priced kennel industry.

Under Socialized Medicine, The State Owns You

HealthPolitical Theory

Blog04/24/2017Justin Murray

Defenders of socialized medicine swear there are no "death panels." But a recent case in the UK betrays this claim yet again.

United Airlines Violence Illustrates the Problem with Government Monopolies

Monopoly and CompetitionPrivate Property

Blog04/11/2017Ryan McMaken

If airlines had monopoly power like states do, they could abuse people a lot more and face far fewer consequences.

Understanding Money Creation and the Trade Balance

Money and BanksMoney and Banking

Blog03/21/2017Frank Shostak

In the floating exchange rate framework, by means of monetary policy coordination central banks can create the illusion of currency stability.

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The Immorality of Protectionism

Ryan McMaken

Protectionists are no better than any run-of-the-mill Progressive who wants more taxes on one group in order to subsidize some other group. There's no moral high ground here for the protectionists, just unfounded self-righteousness.

Henry Kissinger: War Criminal and Enemy of Mankind

Ryan McMaken

Get ready to see George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, Mitch McConnell, and Hillary Clinton all mourn together at Kissinger's funeral as they hail one of the regime's most devoted apologists.

Austrian Student Scholars Conference 2024

Jeffrey M. Herbener

Be a part of the 20th annual Austrian Student Scholars Conference, Feb. 16-17, 2024. Hear keynote lectures from Drs. Sandy and Peter Klein. Compete for cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000 and $500 for the top three papers delivered at the conference. Receive enlightening comments on your scholarship and give the same to others. We hope to see you there.

As the US Treasury Runs Out of Creditors, Its Options Dwindle

Jonathan Newman

With US government debt skyrocketing past $33 trillion and possible recession looming, the Treasury faces the prospect of running out of suckers. Finding buyers for US debt will become much more difficult.

The Unknown Reasoner

David Gordon

Do governments make “rational” decisions involving interaction with other governments? As David Gordon points out, rationality involves individual decision-making, not collective action.

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