Fed Nominee Marvin Goodfriend Lied to the Senate about Taxing Cash
If Marvin Goodfriend’s dangerous views on monetary policy didn’t disqualify him from the Fed, certainly his dishonest testimony today should.
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Does Bitcoin Use Too Much Electricity?
An optimist says the glass is half full. A pessimist its half empty. And a Vox writer says if you drink 60 glasses in the next hour, it’ll kill you.
The War on Cops: Where’s the Evidence?
Heather McDonald's book doesn't exactly demonstrate that a war on cops exists.
The Shutdown: The Last Thing We Need is a Government Where Everyone Works Together
The ability of a minority to prevent the passage of legislation is a feature of good government — it's not a bug.
An Interview with Bettina Bien Greaves
Mises's Bibliographer, Bettina Bien Greaves, has passed away at the age of 100.
Mises Explains the Difference Between Circulation Credit and Commodity Credit
Only one type of credit leads to real and sustainable economic growth.
When Government Shuts Down
The lesson of a government shutdown is that the world does not collapse when Uncle Sam takes the day off.
Economics Is Like Birdwatching — You Have to Know What to Look For
Using economics is akin to birdwatching, except for the fact that few untrained birdwatchers presume they have enough expertise to “educate” others.
City Council Disregards Stripper Safety with “No-Touch” Rule
Forcing money-making opportunities underground — especially for women with few other choices — doesn't make anyone safer.
How Sound Economics Birthed the Video-Game Era
Technological know-how is not enough to make a high-tech endeavor successful.
