Mises Wire

Cato's Letters 69 and 70 focused on the British election of 1722. But they also provide useful insights Americans should consider this November.

Neither government-controlled trade, nor government-enforced open borders are libertarian.

Americans are saving very little money for emergencies. Unfortunately, central banks have been encouraging the same thing worldwide.

Compared to Europe and Asia, the "frontier states" of the Americas really are something different.

As another step toward greater use of negative interest rates, the abolition of cash will only lead to the destruction of wealth.

When new and burgeoning markets find themselves operating in unregulated territories, it does not take long for the state to intervene.

But when it comes to the spread of our ideas, by any reasonable standard the news is all good. Let us recognize that, and build on it.

May more politicians in Washington face the sound of cheers at the suggestion they be held legally culpable for their actions.

Some health-industry interest groups think you have too much freedom when it comes to contact lenses.

While not Austrian, the body of work by Hart and Holmström is worth careful study and has interesting implications for Austrians.