Trump’s Protectionist Follies Threaten a Trade War
What America is facing are the illogical trade policies of an economically illiterate president in the White House.
Mises Wire
Trump’s Tariffs Are a Tax on Americans
Employers that rely on aluminum and steel will now have to pay more for those resources, meaning workers will see lower wages and less hiring.
Police: We’re the Experts — Don’t You Dare Criticize Us
Defenders of police incompetence are falling back on the claim that they are above criticism because they are the "experts."
How the Pentagon Devours the Budget
In explaining the flood of funding headed toward weapons contractors, one defense analyst noted that “diplomacy is out; air strikes are in."
Against Trump’s Tariffs
The verdict of sound economics is universal. Tariffs cripple economies, reduce the standard of living, and pit some groups against others.
No, the President Is Not Our Coach
In spite of what Laura Ingraham and some pro athletes seem to think, the president is not in any way America's "coach."
Paul Cantor on Shakespeare, the Romans, and Austrian Economics
For Shakespeare, the story of the Roman Republic is a tragedy. Like one of its heroes, the Republic was eventually destroyed by its own success.
Chief Powell Is Walking a Monetary Tightrope Blind
The new Fed Chief Powell was optimistic at Congressional hearings this week. But he may have inherited a quickly-expiring boom.
The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
