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Blog02/17/2017Ryan McMaken

Although once controversial, government purchases are now included in GDP measurements. But, it may be still useful to remove these purchases from GDP.

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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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