Rothbard: Tax Exemptions Should be Welcomed
It is particularly incongruous and incorrect for advocates of a free market to advocate uniformity of taxation.
Mises Wire
Is Marvin Goodfriend the Worst Fed Nominee of All Time?
Goodfriend’s views on negative interest rates, and his desire to eliminate the ability of Americans to protect themselves from them, make him dangerous.
Double Your Gift to the Mises Institute at No Cost!
Gary Schlarbaum, one of our generous supporters, has again offered to match all donations received through December 9.
Why James Madison Hated Democracy
Madison condemned "democracy" because the pro-freedom, pro-decentralization Anti-Federalists valued "the democratic spirit."
Massive Overkill: The Pentagon’s High-Priced Nuclear Arsenal
America's nuclear arsenal is more about corporate welfare than actual national defense.
Money-Supply Growth Falls Yet Again, Dropping to 116-Month Low
Growth in the supply of US dollars fell again in September, this time to a 116-month low of 3.4 percent.
How Ludwig von Mises Studied History
While economics is concerned with purposeful action, history is different, and the historian asks why certain actions were undertaken.
The Economics of Gentrification
According to the mainstream media gentrification is the new monster to be fought. Why?
Totalitarian Regimes Aren’t the Only Bloodthirsty Ones
Certainly some regimes are worse than others, but even non-totalitarian regimes are anything but humanitarian when judged properly.
Eliminating the State and Local Tax Deduction Is a Terrible Idea
The federal tax burden is huge compared to state and local taxes. Even in California.
