Mises Wire

Since you are in this coercive situation, there is no reason why you should not try to make use of it if you think it will make a difference.

Cato's Letters 69 and 70 focused on the British election of 1722. But they also provide useful insights Americans should consider this November.

Neither government-controlled trade, nor government-enforced open borders are libertarian.

Compared to Europe and Asia, the "frontier states" of the Americas really are something different.

As another step toward greater use of negative interest rates, the abolition of cash will only lead to the destruction of wealth.

When new and burgeoning markets find themselves operating in unregulated territories, it does not take long for the state to intervene.

But when it comes to the spread of our ideas, by any reasonable standard the news is all good. Let us recognize that, and build on it.

It turns out that the Japanese people do not have the Apoplithorismosphobia that their government officials have.

The FOMC has consistently overestimated future Fed Funds Rate hikes.

May more politicians in Washington face the sound of cheers at the suggestion they be held legally culpable for their actions.