Mises Wire

George Pickering
Britain's socialised healthcare system seems to be in a permanent state of crisis.
Tho Bishop
If Marvin Goodfriend’s dangerous views on monetary policy didn’t disqualify him from the Fed, certainly his dishonest testimony today should.
William L. Anderson
The concept of “planned obsolescence” makes no economic sense and is often an excuse for governments to harass and shake down innovative entrepreneurs.
Tate Fegley
Heather McDonald's book doesn't exactly demonstrate that a war on cops exists.
Ryan McMaken
The ability of a minority to prevent the passage of legislation is a feature of good government — it's not a bug.
Bettina Bien Greaves
Mises's Bibliographer, Bettina Bien Greaves, has passed away at the age of 100.
Gary Galles
Using economics is akin to birdwat­ching, except for the fact that few untrained birdwatch­ers presume they have enough expertise to “educate” others.
Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.

The lesson of a government shutdown is that the world does not collapse when Uncle Sam takes the day off.

Lee Friday
Forcing money-making opportunities underground — especially for women with few other choices — doesn't make anyone safer.