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.
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Massive Overkill: The Pentagon’s High-Priced Nuclear Arsenal
America's nuclear arsenal is more about corporate welfare than actual national defense.
Eliminating the State and Local Tax Deduction Is a Terrible Idea
The federal tax burden is huge compared to state and local taxes. Even in California.
The Economics of Gentrification
According to the mainstream media gentrification is the new monster to be fought. Why?
Totalitarian Regimes Aren’t the Only Bloodthirsty Ones
Certainly some regimes are worse than others, but even non-totalitarian regimes are anything but humanitarian when judged properly.
Capitalism and the Misunderstanding of Monopoly
Many of the criticisms against capitalism are connected with confusions and misunderstandings about the meaning of ‘monopoly” in the marketplace.
Net Neutrality: Government Can’t Know the “Correct” Price for Internet Service
By manipulating markets for internet service, government agencies could be indirectly distorting markets and ruining innovation by forcing prices down.
Misdiagnosing Populism
Libertarians should support populist sentiments or movements when they are pro-liberty/anti-state, and oppose them when they are not.
Is North Korea Really a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”?
Trump's latest move on North Korea is much more about domestic politics than actual national defense.
How Much Does a Tax Cut Cost?
Claiming that tax cuts impose a cost on society assumes the government is the rightful owner of all our wealth and incomes.
