Mises: The Case for Reason
If man reconsiders freeing himself from the supremacy of reason, he must know what he will have to forsake.
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Audio for Houston Mises Circle Is Now Online
Last Saturday's talks from Ron Paul, Lew Rockwell, Jeff Deist, and Bob Murphy are now available.
Was the Ethanol Lobby the Big Loser in Iowa this Year?
It has long been regarded as political suicide to go into Iowa and call for the end of the federal government's ethanol subsidies program.
A Crack in the Central Bankers’ Armor?
Does the Fed have the willpower — or, more importantly, the ability — to swim against the stream by raising rates?
Are Harsh Sentencing Laws Driving Up Homicide Rates?
The United States is notable for incarcerating a very large portion of its population compared to other countries. Surprisingly, this may increase homicide rates and lead to enclaves of ex-cons which would help explain why so many homicide victims have criminal records.
After Lego, Barbie Now Criticized for Being Too PC
Mattel, which makes Barbie dolls, is being criticized for being too PC, thanks to its recent line of Barbie dolls made in shapes and sizes (including "curvy") other than the proportions of the "traditional" dolls.
How Would “President Rothbard” Keep Out the Zika Virus?
Who could possibly defend laissez faire in the face of disease pandemics?
How the Blockchain and Gold Can Work Together
New technologies, such as the blockchain technology behind digital currencies like bitcoin, may in the future facilitate the convenient use of precious metals as money once again.
The Week in Review: January 30, 2016
After a week of jittery markets, join us LIVE online Saturday for our Mises Circle in Houston, where we'll discuss where the world is headed in 2016.
Bank of Japan Goes Negative, “Strong Dollar” Surges
In a surprise move, the Bank of Japan announced last night that it would employ negative interest rate policy for the first time in its history.
