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No matter the historical era, governments have excelled at one thing: debasing their own currency. Rome was no exception, as Roman government excesses required inflation—lots of inflation. Original Article: "Rome's Runaway Inflation: Currency Devaluation in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries" This Audio Mises

On the dedication page of Ron Paul’s The Revolution: A Manifesto, we find these words: “To my supporters: I have never been more humbled and honored than by your selfless devotion to freedom and the Constitution.” The modifier “selfless” is intended as

Not that long ago, my grandparents explained to me why they never discussed politics, religion, or sex in mixed company. Politeness was their currency. And why antagonize people or create ill will over private matters? Fast-forward to 2023, and their advice

The Federal Trade Commission seeks an anti-trust judgment against Microsoft for its move to acquire Activision. Like all other anti-trust action, this one has no economic merits. Original Article: "Again the Government Is Taking Antitrust Action against Microsoft. Again This Is Wrong." This

In 2022, central banks will have purchased the largest amount of gold in recent history. According to the World Gold Council, central bank purchases of gold have reached a level not seen since 1967. The world’s central banks bought 673

Economic factors are only some of the reasons why men are leaving the workforce. The decline of marriage has also lowered the supply of workers by lessening incentives for workers. Original Article: "Why Are So Many Men Leaving the Workforce?" This Audio Mises

The spectacular success of Chinese entrepreneurs in multiple regions across the globe has produced a litany of studies. Surprisingly, Chinese immigrants have done remarkably well despite enduring economic constraints and discrimination in foreign countries. Throughout the world, the Chinese are

The migration data from 2020 to 2022 backs up the idea that a great many people are moving from restrictionist covid states to states where the public health technocrats have less power. Original Article: "Since Covid Lockdowns, New York Lost More of Its

It is no coincidence that the boom in mass-produced goods made specifically for children, "coincided closely with the rise of the middle-classes, industry, and capitalism."  Original Article: "How Capitalism Made Christmas a Holiday for Children" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. 

While an increase in the supply of gold money would lead to higher consumer prices, such increases in the gold supply do not lead to boom-bust cycles. Original Article: "Can Increases in the Supply of Gold Lead to Boom-Bust Cycles?" This Audio