Economists Won’t Predict the Next Crash — Because They Can’t
Some investors and entrepreneurs are good at guessing future trends. Economics, however, isn't what gives them the tools to do so.
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Myth: Gold Makes Boom-Bust Cycles Worse
The gold standard, if not abused, is not conducive to boom-bust cycles.
Competition, Monopoly and the Role of Government
Monopolistic abuses rarely survive without a basis in one form or another of special privilege granted by government.
The Fact You Can Vote Doesn’t Make Government Abuse OK
The ruling elite would have us believe secession and disobedience to government powers is no longer acceptable because we have "representatives" in Congress.
Why the Supreme Court Does What the Pentagon Wants
The Pentagon’s “judicial” system more closely resembles the system that the communist regime in Cuba employs, than any judicial system worthy of the name.
More Evidence that Guns Don’t Cause Suicide
Anti-gun claims about suicides in gun-heavy Western states don't add up.
Render Unto Caesar: A Most Misunderstood New Testament Passage
Jesus's instruction to "render unto Caesar" is an example of subtle sedition against the Roman state — and not a command to pay taxes.
Tariffs: Stealing Entrepreneurs’ Profits
With tariffs, favored industries receive more and the entrepreneurs receive less, lowering their profits and making them less likely to take future risks.
The New Tariff of Abominations?
Trump's new tariffs just happen to protect certain industries that are big political donors.
On Connecting the Dots: The Case of the Missing Historian
History is an easy subject to teach if you are intellectually lazy. It is the most challenging subject if you care about understanding causes and effects.
