Rastafarianism’s Antistate Beginnings: It’s More Than Just Bob Marley’s Music
Despite its humble origins in 1930s Jamaica, Rastafarianism has evolved into a global liberation movement. Rastafarianism’s impact on popular culture has been phenomenal, its message of resistance resonating with people across the globe. Even in death, Bob Marley, probably the
Energy Economics
Some principles for understanding environmental issues. Can government steer energy use decisions to improve outcomes? Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_37. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 29 July 2022.
Was World War II the “Necessary War”?
Robert Kagan is one of the most vigorous supporters of an “ideological” American foreign policy. America, in his view, should extend the blessings of liberal democracy worldwide, and in doing so, we necessarily act as a hegemonic power in the
Economic Inequality
Inequality is a good thing in the free market. Economic equality is a disastrous government policy that leads to economic ruin for all—including the poor and workers. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_36. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on
President’s Second Quarter Impact Report Now Available!
Dear Friend, Summer 2022 is an uneasy time for America. But it's a hopeful time here in Auburn as our Mises U students arrive and our Fellows blossom as scholars. And we were thrilled to receive Per Bylund's new Austrian primer
Cronyism in America
We live in a world of constant cronyism. Nothing seems to change, no matter the party or the people in power. Was it always like this? Can we learn from it? Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_35. Recorded at the
Higher Education in Crisis
Higher education signaling, grade inflation, federal aid and student debt, free speech, and university bureaucracy. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU21_PPT_34. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 29 July 2022.
Toleration Does Not Require Calling Evil Good
Bombing private property is bad. So, when someone bombed the pro-eugenics, antihuman Georgia "guidestones," we naturally condemned the bombing. But let's not pretend the monument was a good thing. Original Article: "Toleration Does Not Require Calling Evil Good" This Audio Mises Wire is generously
Divine Monarchy: Exploitative or Beneficial?
There is an astounding number of historical phenomena with explanations lacking economic reasoning. Such is the case with the observed “divine right of kings,” or “divine monarchy,” commonly discussed in history textbooks. This ascribed status is common; aside from Europe,
Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE
High CPI inflation, popular explanations and their problems, and M1 vs. M2. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_33. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 28 July 2022.