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The Unknown Reasoner

War and Foreign PolicyOther Schools of ThoughtPhilosophy and MethodologyPolitical Theory

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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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The Immorality of Protectionism

Taxes and Spending

Blog5 hours ago

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.

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It’s Time to Bust the Myth of Fed Omnipotence

Booms and BustsThe FedMoney and BanksU.S. Economy

Blog6 hours ago

One of the biggest and most pervasive myths in modern-day economics is the myth of the omnipotence of the Federal Reserve.

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A Chance to Double Your Gift!

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Dr. Gary Schlarbaum, one of our generous supporters, has again offered to match donations received through December 11. He's ready to match your gift today!

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Henry Kissinger: War Criminal and Enemy of Mankind

Blog11/30/2023

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. 

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Millions and Billions and Trillions—Oh My!

Big GovernmentEconomic PolicyMacroeconomicsMedia and Culture

Blog11/30/2023

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends had to worry about wild animals and wicked witches. Today, Americans face a much more formidable foe: their own free-spending government.

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Inflationary Expectations Do Not Cause Inflation

InflationMonetary PolicyMonetary TheoryOther Schools of Thought

Blog11/30/2023

According to mainstream economists, the expectation of inflation leads to higher prices. That is impossible, however, because actual inflation involves real increases in the money supply.

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

The FedMonetary PolicyTaxes and SpendingU.S. History

Blog11/29/2023

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.

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