The Constitution Failed. It Secured Neither Peace nor Freedom.
The constitution has not protected our natural rights, nor did it prevent the US from becoming a blood-soaked failed state a mere 73 years after the constitution was ratified. Original Article: "The Constitution Failed. It Secured Neither Peace nor Freedom." This Audio Mises
Joe Biden Calls for the FTC to Resurrect the Robinson Patman Act. It’s a Very Bad Idea
As former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Timothy J. Muris has recently noted, “President Biden rejects the economics-driven antitrust policies of the past 40 years.” In contrast, President Joe Biden “promised to return to earlier antitrust traditions.” Unfortunately, “those traditions
Remember the Alamo! Moses Rose’s Last Stand
Ever since I can remember, there’s been a notable imbalance between the attention and credit given to the demand side of the economy compared to the supply side. I try to ensure that my students see the latter is just
The Chinese Balloon Hysteria
Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost talk about the recent freak-out over the Chinese balloon, American foreign-policy moralism, and what sort of "threat" a balloon really represents. Also discussed is nuclear deterrence, American domestic spying, and why most states—including allies—spy on
Managing Money Is as Important as Making It: The Sad Case of Athletes Going Broke
The recent case of retired megastar Usain Bolt losing millions of dollars to bad investments highlights the importance of sound money management. Original Article: "Managing Money Is as Important as Making It: The Sad Case of Athletes Going Broke" This Audio Mises Wire
Capitalism Has Improved Life in India, but the Spirit of Collectivism Still Dominates
India is currently the seventh-largest country in the world with the largest youth population. There are many elements that make this country unique, the foremost being diversity—diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, and linguistics. India faced an era of colonialism under
When the Private Sector Is the Enemy
Last Wednesday’s House Oversight Committee meeting provided some much-needed insight into how corporate personnel at Twitter (before Elon Musk’s takeover) had essentially turned the company into an adjunct of the federal government and its intelligence agencies. Present to testify were high-ranking
Melissa Swift: Human Action To Build A Powerhouse Workplace
What can economics tell us about designing fulfilling jobs and productive workplaces? Quite a lot if we apply the economics of subjective value and empathy. Melissa Swift is the author of Work Here Now: Think Like A Human And Build
“Stakeholder Capitalism” Is an Incoherent Term
One of the modern progressive buzzwords is "stakeholder capitalism," in which people with no direct connection to a firm somehow have a "stake" in what the firm does. It is an incoherent term. Original Article: ""Stakeholder Capitalism" Is an Incoherent Term" This Audio
Covid-19: Will the Political and Health Scandals Erupt into the Public Light?
The recent revelations surrounding the covid-19 pandemic in the West are so shocking that it is necessary to first summarize them to keep on track. Secondly, it is important to try to understand why these political and health scandals are