Mises Wire

Frank Shostak

The prices of goods are not set mechanically by some kind of supply-demand curves but by the goal-seeking choices of individuals.

Gary Galles

Economics is not like the physical sciences, and reasoning and analogies based on the physical sciences are often misleading in economics. 

Chris Calton

These three books can open up a deeper understanding of war, drugs, and human society in general.

Jacob G. Hornberger

While Pence pointed out the massive violations of civil liberties in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, he forgot to mention what has been occurring at the US's Guantanamo Bay.

Richard M. Ebeling

Neither the United States nor the European Union are so free of protectionist “sin” to cast retaliatory tariff stones at the other. 

Alasdair Macleod

The Fed is already living dangerously with its recent hike, and further rises will all but guarantee a credit crisis. 

Ryan McMaken

Californians will be able to vote in splitting the state up this November. Which is great because California needs a huge dose of decentralization.

Without saving and investment, there can be no material progress — which is necessary for cultural progress and flourishing.

Brendan Brown

The art of financial engineering – camouflaging a rise in leverage to boost present and future earnings – is in high demand.

Daniel Lacalle

Trump has exposed the hypocrisy of the "free trade" advocates in China and Europe. But by raising tariffs, Trump and other world leaders are inviting disaster.