Herbert Spencer: Protectionism Is “Aggressionism”
Protectionism only "protects" by having the state attack property rights through higher taxes or prohibitions on those who wish to trade freely.
Mises Wire
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Surge Is Unlikely to Change Anything
Emmanuel Macron is telling everyone what they want to hear. But what France needs isn't popular at all: a big dose of free markets.
Hayek on Fake News
"Fake news" was as a dominant theme of the 2016 US presidential campaign and has been in the public eye since. To the libertarian, this isn't news.
Report: Arrested Mises Cuba Member Charged with “Distributing Enemy Propaganda”
Two libertarian activists are being held at Melena II, a maximum security prison with a history of human rights violations.
Consumers — not Uber’s CEO — Are Responsible for Uber Drivers’ Falling Income
If Uber drivers think fares are too low, they should complain to consumers, and not to Uber's management.
Lew Rockwell on War and Our Upcoming Foreign-Policy Symposium
In this video, Lew Rockwell discusses our upcoming conference, and the role of the Fed in financing ongoing wars.
“Surprisingly Strong Economy”: Atlanta GDP Forecast Dives
The strong economy narrative just can't catch a break.
High Prices Don’t Cause Economic Bubbles
Bubbles aren't created by price increases. They're created by central-bank induced misallocation of resources.
What Harry Browne Taught Us
Jeff Deist recently gave a talk entitled Libertarian, Heal Thyself at a Mises Institute event in San Diego. Here is an excerpt.
