Are Today’s Homeownership Rates Sustainable?
There is scattered evidence that home prices are finally starting to slow down. But, if the phenomenon is system-wide, we’re still waiting to see the evidence in numbers. Last week, the most recent Case-Shiller national data, for example, showed that home
Davos Man Is at It Again: The 2022 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum
Once upon a time, the progressive hero was "socialist man." Today, we have "Davos man," who is ready to plan your life for you—your wishes notwithstanding. Original Article: "Davos Man Is at It Again: The 2022 Annual Meeting of the World
The Path to Victory
The Mises Institute was founded as a research center based on classically liberal ideas that have always been under fire: the ideas of Mises and the tradition of thought he represents. That means a focus on the Austrian School of
Let’s Boycott Them!
Tom Woods’ bestseller Meltdown placed the blame for the financial debacle of 2008–09 on the government’s counterfeiter, the Federal Reserve. It was the Fed’s policies that created the problems, although most economists and economic talking heads didn’t see it that way. The
Rene Rodriguez: Unleashing Voluntary Energy Via Influence
How do we change others’ behavior? In business, it’s a challenge we face every moment. Can we persuade a customer to switch to our brand or service? Can we get the board or the C-Suite to approve our proposal? Can
Respect the Fed? No, End the Fed
President Joe Biden has unveiled a three-part plan to fight inflation — or at least make people think he is fighting inflation. One part of the plan involves having government agencies “fix” the supply chain problems that have led to
Covid and Its Statist Legacy: How Did We Get to This Point?
The Great Reset usually is framed as the reestablishment of democratic social principles. In reality, it's an attempt to do away with the last vestiges of classical liberalism. Original Article: "Covid and Its Statist Legacy: How Did We Get to This Point?" This
Instead of Uniting the World, Globalization Has Set Nation against Nation
Total globalization has brought the world order into crisis. The difference of interests, conditions and opportunities, as well as the socioeconomic regimes of the participants initially implied risks of imbalances. As a result, the wrong policy of coordination—excessive integration with
The Backstory of the Great Reset, or How to Destroy Classical Liberalism
The Great Reset usually is framed as the reestablishment of democratic social principles. In reality, it's an attempt to do away with the last vestiges of classical liberalism. Original Article: "The Backstory of the Great Reset, or How to Destroy Classical Liberalism" This
Finland and Sweden in NATO: Disregarding the Benefits of Neutrality
Finland and Sweden’s recent decision to apply for North Atlantic Treaty Organization membership is a major win for the military alliance, but a far more dubious one for these two countries. NATO badly needs a success at this moment, since neither the