Ludwig von Mises’s 9 Best Tax Quotes
In honor of tax day, the best quotes from Ludwig von Mises on taxation.
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The Week in Review: April 16, 2016
Tax day reminds us of the violent coercion that is essential to every government's budget.
A Tale about Taxes
How much do you actually have to earn to pay that $100 plumber's bill?
Crony Capitalists, Local Pols, and Refugee Resettlement
It took a heroic local news anchor from Fargo, North Dakota, to expose that crony capitalists have banded together in a "nonprofit" foundation to bribe the political classes of small U.S. cities.
Four Reasons Why Government Spending Is Even Worse Than Taxes
The way that government collects taxes is awful. The process of spending it is even worse.
The Answer to “Unfair” Tax Breaks Is More Tax Breaks
The answer to an "unfair" tax code is never to raise effective tax rates or government revenue.
“Brutus” on Our Brutal Taxes
The Anti-Federalist "Brutus" predicted 200 years ago how invasive our tax system would become.
The Ethics of Capitalism
Man is not evil merely because he wants to enjoy pleasure and avoid pain — other words, to live.
Time Magazine’s Oblivious Critique of China’s Rulers
China's ruling class often reminds us of our own. Not that the editors at Time have enough self-awareness to notice.
How the Government is Destroying the World’s Best Oysters
Decades of government mismanagement has wreaked havoc on the Apalachicola oyster industry.
