Globalization, Not Globalism: Free Trade versus Destructive Statist Ideology
Relatively free trade and capital mobilization have greatly raised living standards in recent years. Yet those that call themselves globalists are less interested in trade than in unipolar political power, pushing violent, disastrous schemes. Original Article: "Globalization, Not Globalism: Free Trade versus
Just Say No to the New Forever War
Whenever asked about whether the US will change its policy regarding the conflict in Ukraine, to start pushing for Kyiv to enter negotiations rather than apparently providing as much money and as many weapons as they ask for, the Biden
Southwest’s Meltdown Reminds Us We Must End Airlines’ Corporate Welfare
Federal protectionism and bailouts makes it easier for US airlines to survive terrible service, such as mass cancellations or when Southwest imposed a private mask mandate and threw families off flights. Original Article: "Southwest's Meltdown Reminds Us We Must End Airlines' Corporate
Paradise Valley, Montana: A Study in Free Market Land Conservation
Americans typically are told that private enterprise wastes resources while government preserves them. Economic truths turn that canard upside down. Original Article: "Paradise Valley, Montana: A Study in Free Market Land Conservation" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
Central Bankers Are Poor Archers: The Problems and Failures of Inflation Targeting and Price Stability
Central bankers follow inflation "target" in their pursuit of "price stability." Not surprisingly, they usually miss their targets -- quite badly -- and we now are living one of those moments. Original Article: "Central Bankers Are Poor Archers: The Problems and
Australia: The Nation Founded by British Convicts Embraced Entrepreneurship
Australia’s superb performance on measures of international development has earned her the admiration of many. Few countries can boast such stellar achievements in economic and social affairs. Currently, Australia has the highest median wealth per adult in the world and
The Government Throws Money at Heart Disease, but Prevention Is Better than Cure
You’re more likely to die of heart disease than anything else, partly because, well, if nothing else gets you, your heart will give out. And a heart attack could cost you upwards of $760,000 these days, when you consider hospital
Police Failures in Philadelphia Have Made Private Policing More Attractive
Because police protection of students is inadequate, Temple University of Philadelphia has hired private police to help keep students safer from crime. Original Article: "Police Failures in Philadelphia Have Made Private Policing More Attractive" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by
Make No Mistake, War Hawk American Policy Helped Start This War in Ukraine
On December 21, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke to Congress in an effort to get more financial and military support from the American government. Zelenskyy spoke of peace, freedom, and interconnection as the main goals of the Ukrainian