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There are few things more destructive than inflation. The economic pain is the most obvious. Inflation eats away at our paychecks and savings, hurting those who have the hardest time getting by and creating chaotic uncertainty for business owners trying to
The “Stunning Success” of the Green Revolution Is Yet Another Progressive Myth
An enduring progressive myth is that thanks to Western technologies and compassionate NGOs, American agricultural scientists saved the developing world via the Green Revolution. Not surprisingly, the truth is found elsewhere. Original Article: "The "Stunning Success" of the Green Revolution Is Yet
No, Ordinary Russians Are Not Responsible for the Crimes of the Russian Regime
Since at least the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war, we have witnessed many efforts to pin blame for the conflict not only on the Russian regime, but on virtually all of the Russian people as well. Back in June, for
Cryptocurrency as Money—Store of Value or Medium of Exchange?
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts generally have a great appreciation for the Austrian school of economics. This is understandable since Austrian economists have always argued for the merit of privately produced money outside government control. Unfortunately, an erroneous understanding of the development and
The Pandemic Is “Over,” but the Feds Aren’t Giving Up Their Emergency Powers
Joe Biden says the pandemic is over in an attempt to get a few more votes. But the administration certainly isn't acting like the "pandemic is over" in terms of actual policy. Original Article: "The Pandemic Is "Over," but the Feds Aren't
Escaping Russia’s Military Draft Is an Act of Self-Defense
Over the past two weeks, Poland and the Baltic states have all closed their borders to most Russians seeking to cross the border, especially those traveling on tourist visas. The ban on Russian travelers (so far) does not restrict Russians
James Kent: Carving A Differentiated Growth Space In A Well-Established Market
Entrepreneurs always generate new value for customers; that’s what they get paid for. It’s not always necessary to create a new market; there are many creative ways to expand the value potential of established markets and carve out a territory
Student Loan Forgiveness Treats the Symptom, Not the Disease
There is no doubt that Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will help the people it is intended to help at everyone else’s expense, as critics correctly point out. The bigger issue is that it does absolutely nothing to lower the
Thanks to Our Fall Campaign Donors
"Thank you!" to the generous supporters, below, who donated to our Fall Campaign. The best people in the world support the Mises Institute. The goal of our Fall Campaign is simple—to increase our Membership and our influence. Monday, September 26 Mr. David AmonetteAnonymousMr.
Seeing the Student Loan Crisis as a Form of Boom and Bust
Conservatives have missed the point that it is not students particularly that are at fault for the student loan crises, but the entire bureaucratic economic-political system. Original Article: "Seeing the Student Loan Crisis as a Form of Boom and Bust" This Audio