I Have Doubts About Bitcoin
The quantity of money is certainly important. But so is its quality.
Mises Wire
More on Interest Rates and Time Preference
Currently observed negative yields on some European corporate bonds supposedly runs contrary to the positive time preference theory. How can this be?
Rothbard: Tax Exemptions Should be Welcomed
It is particularly incongruous and incorrect for advocates of a free market to advocate uniformity of taxation.
Is Marvin Goodfriend the Worst Fed Nominee of All Time?
Goodfriend’s views on negative interest rates, and his desire to eliminate the ability of Americans to protect themselves from them, make him dangerous.
Double Your Gift to the Mises Institute at No Cost!
Gary Schlarbaum, one of our generous supporters, has again offered to match all donations received through December 9.
Why James Madison Hated Democracy
Madison condemned "democracy" because the pro-freedom, pro-decentralization Anti-Federalists valued "the democratic spirit."
What Gives Cryptocurrencies Their Value
The value of cryptocurrencies comes fundamentally from what you can do with them.
Minimum Wage Laws Have Many Victims
Employers, workers, and consumers are all hurt when minimum wages are imposed on markets.
Money-Supply Growth Falls Yet Again, Dropping to 116-Month Low
Growth in the supply of US dollars fell again in September, this time to a 116-month low of 3.4 percent.
How Ludwig von Mises Studied History
While economics is concerned with purposeful action, history is different, and the historian asks why certain actions were undertaken.
