Government debates fractional-reserve banking
Three cheers to Steve Baker, Conservative MP from Wycombe, for raising the delicate yet important of matter of fractional-reserve banking in Britain's House of Commons.
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Skyscraper Curse Update
One World Trade Center recently opened in the wake of the October stock market seizure. Many more ultra skyscrapers will open in 2015 or will be under construction. What does this portend for economic bubble and the economy?
Gold Repatriation: French National Front Joins Germany and the Netherlands
Zero Hedge reports that Marine LePen of the unexpectedly popular National Front Party in France is now demanding that the French central bank repatriate its gold.
What Does the Mises Institute Do?
In his recent interview, Jeff Deist nicely sums up what the Mises Institute does and what it aspires to continue doing.
Mises Weekends: Claudio Grass is Back to Discuss the Latest on the Swiss Gold Initiative
Jeff Deist and Claudio Grass discuss this Sunday’s historic Swiss gold referendum vote from his insider’s perspective.
Time to Raise Rates?
Canada emerged relative unscathed from the financial crisis of 2008. Austrians should point out, however, that the seeds are already sown.
The November Issue of The Free Market Is Now Online!
The November issue departs from our usual format and takes a look back at 2014 with a special focus on the Mises Institute’s scholars and alumni.
Taxpayers Near Ferguson Must Turn to Private Security
Those who own private property in suburbs near Ferguson must hire private security for protection. Malls, shopping centers, and other valuables will be protected with private money.
David Gordon’s Costa Mesa Talk Now Online: “Thinkers Who Challenged the State”
David Gordon provides a foundation for understanding the debate over the purpose and intellectual foundation of the state from ancient times to the modern world.
