Mises Wire
Abolish the FBI
Never constitutional, the FBI was formed to compete against more effective private agencies. It now functions to wage political war against its enemies and protect its own interests.
Brexit Shows Why Central Planning Won’t Work
Central planning relies on successfully predicting the future. Unfortunately for central planners, this is an impossible task.
“Gun Violence” as a Rhetorical Trick in the Gun-Control Debate
When a pundit refers to "gun violence" when the discussion is about homicide, they're usually trying to hide something.
Why Profitability Matters, and Market Forces Are Not Random
The success or failure of investment in stocks depends ultimately on the same factors that determine success or failure of any business.
Social Darwinism and the Free Market
If Social Darwinism is all about selfish competition ... then Darwin was not a Social Darwinist.
The Supreme Court’s New Attack on the Fourth Amendment
Not surprisingly, the Supreme Court — part of the US government — recently decided to expand the powers and privileges of the US government.
Has Innovation Reached Its Breaking Point?
Writing for Entrepreneur, Per Bylund offers three arguments for why innovation skeptics are wrong.
Why Hillary Clinton Wasn’t Indicted
Why wasn't Hillary Clinton indicted? It certainly wasn't because federal prosecutors have a towering respect for the rights of defendants.
Was Mises a Cynic?
Mises maintained that humans act out of self interest. But that doesn't mean others can't benefit from those actions, regardless of intent.
