The Problem with Paid Parental Leave
Once again, good-intentioned policies that ignore the laws of economics only hurt those who they were originally intended to help.
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How the Left Learned to Love States’ Rights
Over the course of approximately six hours, the Left in the United States made a spectacular, 180 degree turn on federalism and states’ rights.
The Government Spies on All of Us — So Why Not Spy on Trump?
Unfortunately, Trump is unlikely to draw the right conclusions from the controversy over the wiretapping of his campaign.
Browse the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics
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How to Interpret the Shape of the Yield Curve
Central-bank meddling — and not "expectations" — may be the real driver behind changes in the shape of the yield curve.
Why Angela Merkel Hates Tax Competition
Europhiles like Angela Merkel are panicking over the idea that the UK and the US might reduce taxes and provide tax havens outside the EU.
Steve Bannon Dismisses Austrian Economics
Bannon's notion that the GOP conference is full of ideologues, much less libertarian ideologues, is just flat false.
Ludwig von Mises and Trash TV
Capitalism cannot give consumers taste, but it does give them choice.
Six Graphs that Reveal Big Problems for Student and Auto Loans
Modern monetary policy: a trillion dollars of housing debt has been replaced by a trillion dollars (or more) of student and auto loan debt.
Idaho Politician Opposes Removing Tax on Gold for a Very Odd Reason
According to one Idaho legislator, gold is useless as an inflation hedge because its price has increased 4,000% since the 1860s.
