How do we guard against misinformation when business firms join with government to promote things that simply are false? As Murray Rothbard noted, people still have reason and the free will to make decisions for themselves.
Tag: Big Government
The Regime’s War on Cash Could Destroy the Economy
Progressive and even many mainstream economists believe that cash is a relic from the past and should be replaced with digital money. There are many good reasons why not to follow this course, and no good reasons to replace cash.
Education: Labeling vs. Tailoring | Mises Institute
Despite opposition from government at every turn, homeschooling has developed into an industry with astounding resources and high-quality results. Contrast the individual educational tailoring of homeschooling versus the government’s version of individual care: the IEP label.
Free Speech and Legislative Bans on DEI
The TSA’s record for incompetence is astounding, even for a government agency. Any complaints, as this article shows, will be seen as subversion.
From Brazil to the US: The Global War on Free Speech
Ryan and Tho talk about Zuckerberg’s recent letter from Congress, Elon Musk’s showdown in Brazil, and the growing global hostility from governments towards free speech.
Be Prepared to Hear More about Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
With the US government engaged in out-of-control spending, we are looking at tax increases in the coming years. And even if Congress does not pass official tax hikes, we will see the government seizing wealth via inflation.
Past Tense | Mises Institute
Mark discusses the issues of homelessness, poverty, technology, and government in two 1995 episodes of the Star Trek series, Deep Space 9.
The High Cost of Kamala’s Price Controls
Ryan and economist Jonathan Newman look at what happens when governments try to control prices. It turns out bad things happen.
China’s competitiveness is driven by low taxation, not by industrial policy
Contrary to popular belief, China’s economy depends much less on central planning than in the past. China is strong in EV development, and the success is due not to government subsidies and direction but to plain good economics.
Sri Lanka as a Role Model for the US
Is the United States on the fast track to ruination? Or, could a so-called Democratic Socialist government be a role model for the US?