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Tuesday's UK Vote Chaos: Will Brexit Never Happen?

Blog03/13/2019Kai Weiss

The odds of a no-deal Brexit appear smaller than ever, and the exit process still has no end in sight.

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The Next Step in Social Security’s Ponzi Scheme

Blog03/13/2019Gary Galles

Social Security has always been a scheme to pile costs on future workers for the benefit of current retirees. Now Congress wants to make things even worse.

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Ownership, Scarcity, and Economic Decision Making

Calculation and Knowledge

03/12/2019Quarterly Journal of Austrian EconomicsDan Mahoney

By improving our understanding of scarcity, we can greatly improve our understanding of economics overall.

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Notes on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 60 Minutes Non-Interview

Central BanksMoney and Banking

03/12/2019Power & MarketJeff Deist

Jay Powell "sees no reason" the economy can't keep chugging along. And of course that's true until it isn't.

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The Eurozone is Slowing, and the ECB Isn't Prepared

Booms and BustsFinancial MarketsGlobal Economy

Blog03/12/2019Claudio Grass

The European central bank has no ammunition left with which to address any serious economic downturn.

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Bob Luddy on Entrepreneurial Specialization

The EntrepreneurEntrepreneurship

03/12/2019Audio/VideoHunter HastingsRobert L. Luddy

Entrepreneur Bob Luddy explains his strategies for success in the commercial kitchen ventilation industry.

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Thanks to Markets, Mobile Phones Have Been a Game-Changer for the World's Poor

World History

Blog03/12/2019Chris Calton

Thanks to trade and the pursuit of private-sector profits, even the poorest regions of the world have gained access to modern telecommunications at an astounding speed.

How Wage Work Liberated Women (and Men)

Ryan McMaken

Far from making women "wage slaves," Europe's move toward urban wage work liberated both women and men from the isolation and low productivity of rural farm work.

The "Fertility Crisis" Is a Government-Caused Crisis

Ryan McMaken

In a relatively unhampered market, a declining population is not necessarily an economic problem. But in a system where retirees can loot younger workers through government pension systems, there is a real problem, indeed.

A College "Education" Has Little to do with Education

Ryan McMaken

Wealthy Hollywood types, being relentless and cynical social climbers, figured out years ago that college is mostly about social status and certification.

Small Businesses Are Key In Improving the Lives of Workers

Ryan McMaken

Small businesses are essential in providing employment for workers who might otherwise be locked out of the mainstream economy. Small firms also drive large firms to compete for workers, thus driving up wages.