Introducing the Rothbard Reader
In celebration of what would have been his 90th birthday, the Rothbard Reader is a new collection of the best of Murray Rothbard.
Mises Wire
A New Working Paper from Joseph Salerno
A new working paper by Academic Vice President Joe Salerno, "The Development of the Neutral Money Concept: The Austrian School Further Dehomogenized" is now available.
How Sweet It Is! The Maple Syrup Cartel Crumbles
A few days ago, it was reported that the the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers is beginning to self-destruct.
Did Free Markets Cause the Flint, Michigan Water Disaster?
Municipal waterworks are government-run and government-owned, and generally an extension of local governments. But, bizarrely, when something goes wrong, it's somehow the fault of the private marketplace.
Rothbard’s Depression Analysis Is Now More Relevant than Ever
It is high time to turn to Rothbard in the search for advice. His recipe for dealing with depressions and how to avoid turning a recession into a depression is of timeless relevance.
The JetBlue Democracy Experiment
The intended message of the JetBlue commercial is that if we just work together and make some sacrifices, we can all win. However, it actually showcased the inherent flaws in democratic processes.
Murray Rothbard at 90
March 2 would have been Murray Rothbard's ninetieth birthday. His immense knowledge, creativity, and devotion to liberty are unequaled.
The Long History of Government Meddling in the American Marketplace
American history is a story of non-stop efforts by governments to intervene in the marketplace through regulations, monopolies, and subsidies. Most surprisingly, these market interventions appear to place a central role in causing economic crises over the years.
Socialist Left, alt-Right, and the Myth of Democratic Consensus
Jeff Deist recaps his recent talk, "Socialist Left vs. alt-Right: What it Means for Liberty," which generated plenty of comments from libertarians, progressives, and the alt-Right.
Negative Rates, Negative Outcomes
Why, with interest rates historically low, are businesses not investing in the much predicted boom? Could it be business owners know more than the central bankers?
