Mises Wire

The Editors

The cause of freedom has always been closely connected with the cause of peace.

Ryan McMaken

New government regulations help large dominant firms while hurting small firms and start-ups. Zuckerberg likes the sound of that. 

Henry Hazlitt

The real economic discovery of civilization was the free market.

Laurence M. Vance

March Madness is over. However, the federal prohibition against gambling on the basketball games continues.

Brian Balfour

The ability-to-pay doctrine falls short of providing a logical or ethical justification for progressive tax rates, for multiple reasons.

William H. Peterson

How prevalent has political corruption been over recorded history—and how did it originate? 

Patrick Newman

The origins of the Sherman Act provide an important reminder that politicians can be motivated by revenge, greed, hatred, jealously, and spite.

Brendan Brown

Government, tech, and banks all have a common interest in moving consumers and taxpayers toward the abolition of physical cash. 

Richard M. Ebeling

LBJ wanted to be remembered for his Great Society legacy. And he has his wish.

James Bovard

The failures of farm programs remain a reminder of why Washington’s power needs to be radically slashed across the board.