Why Natural Disasters Are Worse For Poor Countries
Wealth-building and capital are the most important factors in weathering natural disasters — whether caused by global warming or not.
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Hazlitt: Human Action, Mises’s Masterpiece
"This book is the counterweight of Marx's Das Kapital, of Lord Keynes's General Theory, and of countless other books recommending socialization."
Don’t Trust Government To Protect Your Privacy
Governments are good at shifting risk in sneaky ways, but they can’t legislate it out of existence.
The Space Race Is Now “Privatized” — But You’re Still Paying for It
"Ultimately, this is going to be a huge public-private partnership," says Elon Musk, as he rakes in taxpayer money.
Keynes: A Master of Confused and Confusing Prose
A careful reading of Keynes's 'General Theory' suggests its unintelligible prose may be an effort to appear erudite while saying little of value.
Think Gentrification Is Bad? The Opposite Is Worse
Land has no intrinsic value, and its price can go to zero under various conditions. Nearby owners will soon find themselves wishing for gentrification.
H.L. Mencken: The Joyous Libertarian
America desperately needs another H.L. Mencken.
Is Forced Military Service Good for the Economy?
The latest argument in favor of conscription is that it's good for the economy. But, it's all just another central-planning scheme.
Why Is the Euro Still Gaining Against the Dollar?
The ECB has been trying to weaken the Euro. The relative weakness of the US dollar, however, continues to make the Euro look good by comparison.
Congress Exploits Hurricane to Raise Debt Ceiling
The Republicans aren't letting this crisis go to waste. They're using it to put American taxpayers deeper in debt.
