The Context Behind Donald Trump’s “Takeover” of the American Right
The current civil war on the American right is only the latest chapter in a much older story.
Mises
Abolish the Department of Homeland Security
This might sound radical or extreme, but the US somehow managed to get along for more than 225 years before this department was created.
What Trump’s New Political Appointees Are Telling Us
Ryan and Tho examine the role that ideology and interest groups will have on Trump’s administration and on his political appointees.
Subjectivity and Demonstrated Preference: A Possible Paradox
A few years ago, I bought a unique item. When I first became aware of it, I was intrigued and interested, but the price was $50 more than I was willing to pay ($450 versus $400). Wanting it, at my price or less, I kept watch over various websites looking for a sale price that … Read more
Bipartisan Spending, Money Printing, and Debt: The Myth of the Two-Party System
The evidence is quite clear. It really doesn’t matter who’s in the White House long term. Spending will continue to go up, and they’ll be using the tax code to manipulate interest rates.
The Corrupt Nature of DEI
Even though DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has been taking a beating with some state legislatures, it still has a corrupting influence, especially in higher education. As Murray Rothbard pointed out, egalitarians are “at war with nature.”
The Road Ahead
Trump is far from ideal, and we need to do all we can to work against the policies he favors that are inimical to a free society.
Why “Majority Rule” Doesn’t Work
Even if whole regions of the country vote overwhelmingly against a president, they are still forced to submit to four years of that president’s rule-by-decree.
Assumptions in Economics and in the Real World
Mainstream economists often base their analysis upon assumptions that do not square with reality. Austrian economics, on the other hand, is built upon realistic assumptions and the acknowledgement that good economics must reflect human action.