Mises Wire

Thorsten Polleit
France's new president Macron will face some major challenges at home, both economically and politically.
Ron Paul
Many pundits complain that Trump spends too much time golfing. I'd rather he spend more time golfing and less time making deals with dictators.
Robert Taylor
As a myth, the concept of the rule of law is both powerful and dangerous. Its power derives from its great emotive appeal.
Matthew McCaffrey
Baumol leaves behind an influential body of research on numerous topics relating to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth.
Chris Rossini
Trying to reform America's health care Frankenstein with either Obamacare or Trumpcare will solve nothing.
Mises Institute
Donald Trump had a good week in Washington. Unfortunately, good news for politicians is often bad news for Americans.
C.Jay Engel

Friday featured a handful of Fed member speeches. Here is a summary of what they spoke about.

Frank Shostak
Increases in the money supply need not always to be followed by general increases in prices.
José Niño
The roots of Venezuela's failed regime can be found even before Hugo Chávez took office.
Tho Bishop
"Serious People" called Trump's comments on the debt "stupid," "ridiculous," and "insane," but he was entirely correct.