Congress Should “Pack” the Supreme Court
Constitutionally speaking, the Congress is free to manhandle the Supreme Court in any number of ways. It should feel free to do so.
Mises Wire
How FDR Politicized Thanksgiving
No matter how hard it may be to avoid debating politics with family, be thankful that at least the holiday itself is no longer marred by partisanship.
The Great Thanksgiving Hoax
In the early years, the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony had little to be thankful for until they gave up on dreams of utopia and turned to markets instead.
Will Trumponomics Save Us From A Bust?
The markets are betting on a new Trump-driven economic miracle to soften the blow of the next recession. It may be a vain hope.
Secede from the Centrally Planned School System
The centralization of education is rooted in the idea that education must be provided by the government — and not purchased in the marketplace.
Trump Turns Down the TPP
In his plan for his first day in office, Donald Trump announced that he is ready to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which he called a “disaster”. Is Trump’s decision a definite step toward free trade? Not yet.
Let’s Expand the Electoral College
Why stop with Presidential elections? A win in a nationwide electoral college should also be required for tax increases and a myriad of other laws.
Austrians at the Fed?
At most, an Austrian at the Fed could serve as an uber-hawk and urge the Committee to mimic a gold standard.
Prohibition and the Socialist Ideal
The idea of government as a paternal authority, as a guardian for everybody, is the idea of those who favor socialism.
Support the Mises Institute Using Amazon Smile This Holiday Season
Support the Mises Institute every time you make a holiday purchase with Amazon using Amazon Smile.
