Trump on Tariffs
Tariff advocates perpetuate the myth that the state can solve economic problems by imposing artificial barriers.
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A New Administration, Same Old Support for FISA
Although a new presidential administration and Republican Congress have claimed support for civil liberties, support remains strong for the liberty-destroying FISA law. The more things change, the more they remain the same.
Is There a Libertarian Position on Citizenship?
It looks like the beltway libertarians at places like Reason and Cato have no interest in explaining the libertarian position on naturalization and citizenship. Try an internet search of the phrase “libertarian position on naturalization and citizenship”—or some similar variation of those words. What you will find is a wide array of articles on immigration … Read more
Are the Transfer Portal and NIL Ruining College Sports? Explaining the Changes Using Austrian Economics
A common refrain among college fans is, “The Transfer Portal and NIL are ruining college sports.” But are they? Before we can answer that question, we have to be able to explain what is happening, and Austrian economics provides the best analytical tools.
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Is Much More than Good Deeds Done in His Later Years
Most editorialists and pundits have labeled Jimmy Carter’s presidency a failure, but his activities after he left office as a rousing success. The truth is that his successful deregulation efforts have left a positive and lasting legacy.
Under Trump, Expect No Change to the Monetary Status Quo
The Trump team plans to tinker with government spending, but this does nothing to address the real problem which is the current inflationist monetary experiment.
The Inflationist View of History
Perhaps John Maynard Keynes’ best con job was convincing people that a growing economy needs inflation, lots of inflation. As David Gordon points out, however, Ludwig von Mises eloquently explained why inflation undermines the free market economy.
What About the Price of Beef?
Beef prices are rising again because of government intervention in the monetary system and in regulation of the beef industry. As American beef consumption falls, the entire industry is in trouble.
Sovereign Wealth Fund Coming Soon
Even if this administration’s heart is in the right place, do we really want another multi-billion-to-trillion-dollar fund to handle people’s savings?
How Do We Best Interpret Income Inequality?
Mainstream economists and the media “warn” us about the dangers of “income inequality.” But is income inequality really an economic and social problem, or is this yet one more false crisis ginned up by intellectual and governing elites?