Mises Wire

The Cato Institute’s Belated, Squishy Stance on the Latest Middle East Crisis

War and Foreign Policy

Blog10/25/2023
From Ukraine to the Middle East, some libertarians have found ways to pick sides and cheer on escalations of bloody conflicts.
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The Dollar See-Saws between Two Views on Fiscal Explosion

Big GovernmentEconomic PolicyTaxes and SpendingU.S. Economy

Blog10/25/2023

As the Biden administration ramps up new government spending—and budget deficits—to unheard-of peacetime levels, reality sets in. No economy and no currency can withstand this explosive assault for very long.

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The Dangers of a "Cashless" Economy

Big GovernmentMonetary PolicyProgressivismU.S. Economy

Blog10/24/2023

While the ruling elites and the Federal Reserve try to sell digital money as “modern” and “convenient,” it poses threats to financial privacy and civil liberties.

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The Fate or Wealth of Nations: AI, Robotics and Automation

The EntrepreneurStrategyU.S. Economy

Blog10/24/2023

The AI and robotics revolution continues. As entrepreneurs find new ways to use these things profitably, the overall wealth of nations increases.

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The White House, the Fed, and the Economy: Mises Circle in Fort Myers, FL

Blog10/20/2023

Join Bob Murphy, Patrick Newman, Jonathan Newman, and Murray Sabrin in Florida this November.

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The Parasitic Rich Men North of Richmond

Big GovernmentCorporate WelfareCronyism and CorporatismMedia and Culture

Blog10/19/2023

Oliver Anthony's popular song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," describes the parasitic world of the Beltway. One hopes people understand the damage the political classes have done.

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Thinking outside the State

AntipoliticsLibertarianismMedia and Culture

Blog10/18/2023

Modern minds are so oriented toward state power that people often fail to understand there is a better way. Instead of “thinking outside the box,” we should think outside the state.

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