Iran Sanctions a Reminder of How America Militarized the Financial System
Europe must identify ways to limit their dependence on the US financial system – or else indeed be reduced to de facto-vassal status to DC.
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The (Empirical) Science Isn’t Settled
"Because Science!" has become a popular refrain. I'm not just talking about climate studies. Hayek memorably described this mentality as "scientism".
In What Way Are Political Representatives Representative?
Is it possible to represent a constituency of people who hold varying and diverse opinions without betraying some of those same constituents?
Housing: High Prices, Few New Units
We're in a boom period, but housing construction is scant — which is making housing less affordable.
Argentina’s “Sudden Stop”: Risk of Emerging Markets Collapse
Argentina is a warning, and administrations should take this as a serious signal before the scare turns into a widespread emerging market crisis
How the IMF Keeps Sub-Sahara Africa in Poverty
The bureaucrats at the IMF and other international bureaucracies actually want people to believe that bigger government means more prosperity.
Central Bankers Won’t Tolerate Deflation — No Matter the Cost
The concluding phase of credit expansion before the credit crisis is now about to begin.
Decentralization: Iowa Law Offers Real “Choice” in Abortion Laws
Iowa's new restrictions on abortion offer the federal courts a new chance to take federalism and decentralization seriously.
The Utter Failure of America’s System of Indian Reservations
On Indian reservations in America, there is a sickening lack of economic opportunity partly because of a lack of political autonomy and private property.
Did Lincoln Want War?
Civil war was inevitable — because Lincoln made sure it was inevitable.
