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Peaceful Nationalism as a Foundation for Economic Liberalism

Ludwig von Mises Mises argues in Nation, State, and Economy that nationalism is compatible with economic and political liberty if it is peaceful, bas…

3 weeks ago

Four-Letter Economic Words

Economics has its own four-letter words. Although they are not obscene, socialists and statists would find them so.

Original article: https://mises.or…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jesus and the Christian Socialist’s Problem of Evil

Those who invoke Jesus for socialism face a tension: if the power to end suffering creates a moral obligation, then the Jesus who healed many but not…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Assisted Suicide Is the Logical Outcome of Government-Controlled Medical Care

As the socialistic Canadian medical system runs aground, the government actively promotes physician-assisted suicide as a way to save the system and …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

War and Trade Restrictions: Fallacious Paths to National Security and Prosperity

The Trump administration continues its bellicose war against Iran, destroying opportunities for prosperity through meaningful commerce along the way.…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tax Freedom Day Underestimates How Long You Work for the Government

While Tax Freedom Day is mid-April, Rothbard’s measure of the government's fiscal burden reveals that Americans don’t truly start working for themsel…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Taxation Is Robbery

It took centuries to end the idea that taxes kept the privileged class in comfort and financed their wars. But now we're told taxes = civilization.

Or…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Artificial Liquidity Brings Inflation Shocks

There is no shortfall of liquidity in financial markets. In fact, there is so much that inflation has become a way of life for market participants. T…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Precious Metals Work

In this time of war and uncertainty, we should expect to see the prices of precious metals rise and fall and the only certainty will be uncertainty.

O…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Danger of Allowing Good Intentions to Override the Constitution

All too often, judges allow sentiment to override the Constitution. While they might refer to a “living Constitution,” what they really mean is that …

4 weeks ago