New York Declares War on Homesharing
In New York, hotel industry groups have successfully lobbied to outlaw their competition.
Mises Wire
Federal Meddling in Dairy Farms Hurts Both Consumers and Producers
Federal laws against free association of dairy producers has created a deeply distorted and unresponsive market.
The Bad Economics Behind Monopoly
A pro-tax disciple of Henry George gave us the board game we know today as Monopoly.
Cronyism at the Gas Pump
Gas station owners have come up with a creative way to take more of their customers' money via the power of taxation.
Happy Birthday Ralph
Today is Ralph Raico's eightieth birthday. He is the greatest living historian of classical liberalism and a leading libertarian theorist.
Six Things to Consider About Inflation
Increasing the money supply leads to many negative effects that are not measured as price inflation in measures like the CPI.
What’s the Difference Between Liberalism and “Neoliberalism”?
When anti-capitalist leftists expound on the evils of "neoliberalsm," they are usually just attacking freedom and free markets in general.
Week In Review: October 22, 2016
As the 2016 election draws near, the elephant in the room continues to be central banks and their immense power.
China Moves Forward with Its De-Dollarization Strategy
The world monetary order is changing. Slowly but steadily, global trade and currency markets are becoming less dollar-centric.
Is Yellen Starting a Civil War at the Fed?
Some inflation hawks are beginning to speak up at the Fed. But will they be enough to put the brakes on the current easy-money experiment?
