Why Bad Economics Makes Such Good Politics
When the advocate for a new tariff or a new regulation says he's willing to pay a few bucks more for the "good" of society — what he really means is you should pay more, whether you like it or not.
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In a Bubble Economy, Capital Goods Aren’t Always a Good Thing
The more aggressive the central bank’s loose monetary stance is the more drainage of real wealth takes place and the less real wealth is left at the disposal of true wealth generators.
We Need a #MeToo Movement for Political Consent
Regardless of the midterm congressional election results, voters are not “consenting” to unconstitutional policies and federal crimes.
Get Rid of Campaign Finance Laws — Decentralize to Make Campaigns Cheaper
It costs more to run a campaign in a large jurisdiction than a small one. Making districts and states smaller would reduce the role of money in politics.
Why Tax Cuts Without Spending Cuts Won’t Bring Economic Growth
Government spending distorts and harms the wealth creation process. And cutting taxes without cutting spending won't lead to real economic growth.
A Growing Libertarian Revolution in Brazil
The ideas of Mises, Rothbard, and Hoppe have sparked an intellectual revolution in Brazil, and the country's left fears it.
How Privatized Neighborhoods Could Make Trick-or-Treating Even Better
Not every neighborhood resident likes the trick-or-treat tradition of Halloween. But an answer can be found in a better adherence to property rights.
A Libertarian Critique of Birthright Citizenship
It is important to change our political culture, which treats "democracy," or the "right" to vote, as the supreme political good.
The US Ten-Year Shows The Extent Of The Bond Bubble
97% of consensus economists didn’t see the last recession the quarter before it started. Even worse, 77% didn’t see a recession when it was already happening!
Voluntary Servitude — Not Coercion — Fuels the State’s Power
Tyranny does not rest on force but on submission.
