The War on Cash: Old and New
Manipulating what sort of money people use — and how they use it — has a long history among meddling government planners.
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Academia ‘Plays Market’ With Dire Consequences for Science
Higher education and scientific research have been cut off from its customers by government intervention.
Kirzner Reviews Rothbard
Kirzner’s thoughtful and polite approach to scholarship is a model for how younger Austrians can approach scholarly debate.
End the State’s Monopoly on Policing
When a state possesses a monopoly on the use of force, this doesn't necessarily mean states must also monopolize police services.
Colonel House and Woodrow Wilson: Paving the Way for War
The alliance between Colonel Edward Mandell House and Woodrow Wilson would prove to be momentous indeed.
Janet Yellen on Workforce Development
Yellen sees challenges to be solved in the labor market, but completely misses the Fed and government's hand in the problems.
L.A. to Worsen Housing Shortage with New Rent Controls
Housing activists in Los Angeles hope to expand rent control there. This will make the city's housing crisis even worse.
The Problem with Paid Parental Leave
Once again, good-intentioned policies that ignore the laws of economics only hurt those who they were originally intended to help.
Raiders Move to Vegas Gives Taxpayers Reason to Boo, Players Reason to Cheer
The NFL is coming to Vegas. This means higher hotel taxes for tourists, but lower tax rates for players.
Mises on Nationalism, the Right of Self-Determination, and the Problem of Immigration
Mises did not see immigration in terms of pure economics, but assessed it from the viewpoint of a classical liberal regime of private property.
