Will Artificial Intelligence Create a Socialist Paradise?
This is freedom: "That he is independent of the arbitrary power of his fellows … [freedom] arose in the process of social development and its final completion is the work of mature Capitalism.” Original Article: "Will Artificial Intelligence Create a Socialist
The Atrocities in the Syrian Prison
SAYDNAYA (Syrian prison) IS THE END OF LIFE – THE END OF HUMANITY.-Former guard at Saydnaya "Abu Muhammed" Source – Al Bawaba The condition of human rights in Syria has been another long battle that the country has been fighting. It has
Germany’s New Green Stimulus Plan Won’t Save Their Economy
Germany's government is pushing a new plan for massive spending on a "Climate Fund." This is justified with the usual Keynesian myths about the benefits of government spending. Original Article: "Germany's New Green Stimulus Plan Won't Save Their Economy" This Audio Mises
Understanding the Rothbardian Critique of Free Banking
The free banking debate seems to be a perennially reoccurring event with no resolution in sight. On Twitter, George Selgin recently had a series of tweets and threads again criticizing the “Rothbardian” position on free banking. Although partly due to
Biden’s SCOTUS Moment
Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement gives the Biden Administration something they desperately need: the opportunity to control a news cycle after weeks of bad economic headlines, worse polling, and international tension. In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop
Can State Power Cancel Economic Law?
[In this introduction to his essay "Control or Economic Law," Böhm-Bawerk examines how the reality of the "mixed economy" means we must be able to understand the interplay between market action and the countless efforts to distort the market through state
Chile’s New President Threatens the Nation’s Market-Driven Prosperity
Gabriel Boric is no friend of free trade, low taxes, or markets in general. Yet these policies are what made Chile the most prosperous country in South America. Original Article: "Chile's New President Threatens the Nation's Market-Driven Prosperity" This Audio Mises Wire
Washington Still Won’t Admit the Real Cause of Price Inflation
After the Consumer Price Index surged last year to its highest level since 1982, politicians are feeling pressure from constituents to do something about it. On Monday, President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in grants, loans, and other assistance for small
Why They Want to Keep the “Health Emergency” Going Forever
When the Democratic Colorado governor slightly scaled back covid mandates, he met furious opposition from the Left. Expect these people to push mandates forever. Original Article: "Why They Want to Keep the 'Health Emergency' Going Forever" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored
Colonialism Isn’t the Source of Latin America’s High Inequality
Latin America's antiglobalization epoch, from 1913 to 1970, was marked by high regulations and antitrade efforts that have fueled Latin America's economic problems. Original Article: "Colonialism Isn't the Source of Latin America's High Inequality" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by