Ten Reasons Why Governments Fail
Politicians and bureaucrats often fail to deliver what's promised because the very nature of government makes it impossible for them to succeed.
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The Money Supply Is Never Too Small
The idea that money must grow in order to sustain economic growth gives the impression that money somehow sustains economic activity. But this has never been true.
Mises Predicted the “Meat Tax”
The prohibitionist impulse is widespread among politicians, whether it involves alcohol, drugs, sugar or meat.
The Economist Promoting Austrian Economics in Venezuela
Dr. Daniel Lahoud has single-handedly introduced hundreds of Venezuelan students to the ideas of Mises and Hayek.
The True Costs (and Unseen Benefits) of Bitcoin Mining
Claims that private-money production is too expensive usually ignore the many costs of a government-controlled money system.
Latin America Has Fewer Guns, But More Crime
Contrary to myth, Latin America has relatively few civilian-owned guns — either legal or illegal. But this hasn't prevented enduring high rates of violent crime.
How the Nazis Converted German Agriculture to Socialism
In line with Nazi economic totalitarianism overall, the National Socialists took total control of German agricultural while leaving in place an ersatz form of private ownership.
Money-Supply Growth Falls to 8-Month Low as Mortgage Rates Rise
Money supply growth slowed in October, falling to the lowest rate recorded since February of this year.
Hayek’s Case for Decentralized Communities
Hayek’s theory of knowledge cautions against grand designs based on the alleged expertise of a select class of people.
Capitalism Means Less Waste — Because More Waste Means Less Profit
The concept of "productive complements" shows us how capitalists have long sought to make as much use as they can of every part of the materials they use to make goods.
