Report from Prague: Austrian Scholars Gather in “the Spirit of Mises University”
In April, a group of young scholars from all across Europe convened at the CEVRO Institute in Prague for the Second Austrian Economics Meeting Europe.
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The Art of Advertising
It is a widespread fallacy that skillful advertising can talk the consumers into buying everything that the advertiser wants them to buy.
When You Have Property Rights, You Don’t Need Religious Freedom
Religious individuals and organizations have no need to appeal to "freedom of religion" if their property rights are respected.
The Feds at the Airport
I don't want the same people who bring me the IRS and the ATF to be in charge of airport security.
Chasing 2 Percent Inflation: A Really Bad Idea
What is so great about the recently-invented 2-percent goal for inflation? It comes with some serious repercussions.
Spitznagel: Markets Just Reflect Whatever Central Planners Want Them To
Since we are now experiencing unprecedented manipulation of markets, it only follows that we're risking an unprecedented collapse.
Socialism’s Dismal Harvest: Venezuela Edition
The more hard-core socialist the system is, the worse its problems.
Defense Bill Coming This Week: A Boost for War and Tyranny
The Defense Authorization bill should remain notorious. It represents most of what is wrong with Washington.
Techno Cash: The War on Cash is Only Half the Story
States are happy with physical cash if they can use technology to make it traceable.
Texan Plans to Build Gold Depository
Texas is moving ahead with its plan to build an independent gold storage facility where ordinary people can have accounts.
