Against Trump’s Tariffs
The verdict of sound economics is universal. Tariffs cripple economies, reduce the standard of living, and pit some groups against others.
Mises Wire
No, the President Is Not Our Coach
In spite of what Laura Ingraham and some pro athletes seem to think, the president is not in any way America's "coach."
Paul Cantor on Shakespeare, the Romans, and Austrian Economics
For Shakespeare, the story of the Roman Republic is a tragedy. Like one of its heroes, the Republic was eventually destroyed by its own success.
Chief Powell Is Walking a Monetary Tightrope Blind
The new Fed Chief Powell was optimistic at Congressional hearings this week. But he may have inherited a quickly-expiring boom.
Measuring the Global ECONOMIC Temperature
Here are two ways to gauge the strength of the world economy.
The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
There Are Fewer School Shootings Now Than During the 1990s
Schools aren't like they were when we were kids. Schools are safer.
Carl Menger vs. Gustav Schmoller and the Socialists of the Chair
The debate on method between Menger and Schmoller was useful for the clarification of the differences between theoretical and applied economic research.
Shadow Imperialism: American Filibusters in Latin America
The US government was not involved in these early attempts by Americans to seize control of neighboring countries. But the imperialist impulse was the same.
