Mises Wire

George Ford Smith

In Human Action Mises provided a comprehensive treatment of why civilization flourishes only when liberty flourishes in every area of life.

Robert P. Murphy
If a politician wants to reshuffle taxes in a way that doesn’t reduce the tax burden overall, why should the libertarian endorse such a move?
Ryan McMaken
Politicians can pass building code laws all day long, but those laws won't make it so people can afford higher quality, safer housing.
Zachary Yost
Mises University is equipping students with the tools and knowledge needed to defend freedom and free markets.
Richard M. Ebeling
One of the mysteries of human history is how a handful of rulers succeed in gaining the loyalty and obedience of large numbers of subjects and citizens.
Jeff Deist
Even if you’ve never donated, a small gift of $5 or $10 makes a huge difference.
Christopher Westley
Opponents of price gouging want to fine and imprison their neighbors for selling their own property at the "wrong" price.
Chris Calton
Elvis was a devoted fan of Nixon's Drug War — right up to the day he died from a drug overdose.
Joseph T. Salerno
Wanted: more babies to feed the welfare state.
Douglas French
Like condos in Vegas a decade ago, taxi medallions in NYC once looked like a rock-solid investment.