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Civil Society and Counterrevolution against Progressivism
"Repealing the twentieth century" sounds like madness to many. Yet the progressivism that came from that century will be the death knell of civilization if not…
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Krugman Is Wrong (Again): Artificially Low Interest Rates Created Bubbles
Paul Krugman denies that the Fed artificially suppressed interest rates. As usual, Krugman neither understands interest rates nor the effects of inflationary…
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Nine Ways Debt and Deficit Spending Severely Harm African Societies
Keynesian economics is a scourge to any nation that tries it, and African countries are no exception. Original Article: "Nine Ways Debt and Deficit Spending…
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Africa's Entrepreneurs: The Igbos of Nigeria
Groups targeted by class warriors in America will achieve more if they follow the Igbos’ path and ignore the politics of grievance. Original Article: "Africa's…
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The Economics of National Divorce
Lots of Americans now openly discuss the idea of National Divorce, focusing on the political, cultural, and social divisions in America. But what about the…
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The Unending Farce of US Sanctions against Russia
While the economic sanctions against Russia are helping to impoverish people in that country, they are doing a lot of damage elsewhere too. Original Article…
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Entrepreneurship Should Be the Goal, Not White-Collar Jobs
Many of the best-known civil rights leaders eschewed entrepreneurship, emphasizing that blacks seek employment in the professions and government jobs. Original…
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Man, Economy, and Tacos: Hispanic Voters and Political Realignment
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss Jill Biden's "Latinx" outreach and recent polling that illustrates a dramatic shift in…
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Powell Is the New Arthur Burns, Not the New Paul Volcker
With his current timid, weak, and prevaricating position on price inflation, Powell is positioning himself as the new Arthur Burns, who did nothing to end…
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Developing Countries Don't Need Wealth Transfers; They Need Free Markets
The standard line among the Great Reset crowd is that capitalism exploits poor nations and causes poverty. In reality, capitalism and free markets have reduced…
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Here We Go Again: The Fed Is Causing Another Recession
The relative lack of inflation in Japan doesn't mean real wages haven't fallen. Original Article: "Here We Go Again: The Fed Is Causing Another Recession" This…
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How the BOJ Created "Noninflationary" Money While Ruining the Japanese Economy
The relative lack of inflation in Japan doesn't mean real wages haven't fallen. Original Article: "How the BOJ Created "Noninflationary" Money While Ruining…
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The Fed's Tightening Will Only Drag Out the Economic Slump
Tightening the interest rate hurts both bubble and solid businesses. The Fed should just focus on reducing the money supply. Original Article: "The Fed's…
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To Avoid Civil War, Learn to Tolerate Different Laws in Different States
The end of Roe may force many Americans to recognize that the United States is not one place. It is many places. The key is to reject uniform federal policy…
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Will Argentina's Next President Be a Rothbardian?
Since the 1940s, failed statist schemes have dragged Argentina into poverty. Javier Milei, who is gaining popularity there, hopes to change his nation's sad…
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Rising Interest Rates May Blow Up the Federal Budget
Congress enjoys exorbitant political privilege in the form of cheap deficit spending—but it may soon come to an end. Original Article: "Rising Interest Rates…
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The Austrian Economics Meeting Europe Got a Taste of Cancel Culture
Many think cancel culture is an odd particularity of the Anglosphere. Unfortunately, it raised its ugly head at this year's Austrian Economics Meeting Europe…
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War Spending Gives MMTers and the Left a Strong Talking Point
When conservatives applaud unlimited war spending, they not only harm our economy and body politic, but they give the Left a powerful talking point. Original…
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The Fall of Boris Johnson and the Future of British Populism
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by William Yarwood of Mallard UK (MallardUK.com) for a conversation about British…
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What Will It Take to End Rampant Home-Price Inflation?
Real deflation—both monetary inflation and price inflation—is necessary, and that can only be accomplished if the Fed can resist the temptation to keep doing…
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Who Really Makes US Foreign Policy? Who Benefits and Who Loses?
US foreign policy is a morass of lobbying, payouts, decisions, and power plays that violates the standards this country claims to promote. Original Article…
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Why the US Should Default
Jeff and Bob discuss the effect of rising interest rates on Uncle Sam's ability to service debt—and promote the increasingly less radical idea that a default…
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Economic Winter Has Arrived
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and we know what follows, given there has been more than a decade of malinvestments building up: severe…
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How Bad Were Recessions before the Fed? Not as Bad as They Are Now
The Federal Reserve was supposed to prevent recessions that people blamed on the lack of central banking. Not surprisingly, the post-Fed recessions have been…
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Contra Ben Bernanke, the Gold Standard Promotes Economic Stability
Ben Bernanke once claimed that a monetary gold standard caused economic instability. He failed to mention that his fiat money standard causes the boom-and-bust…
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How Governments Expropriate Wealth with Inflation and Taxes
Did you feel happy when the government gave you a check paid with printed money? Watch now as your daily groceries, gas and power become unaffordable. Original…
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Don't Blame Social Media. Blame the Politicization of Nearly Everything
Although social media is blamed for many social ills, the sickness doesn't come from Twitter or Facebook but from how the ruling classes have politicized life…
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Government Intervention Is Fueling Food Shortages
Neither the Ukraine war nor tough weather changes would threaten a global food shortage in a normal market environment. Unfortunately, world markets are…
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Back to the Future: Progressives Imagine the Good Old Days of Price Controls
Inflation is raging and progressives want action. What kind of action? They want to return to the 1970s regime of price controls. Original Article: "Back to…
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Guns and Self-Defense
As antigun studies surface left and right, it's worth remembering that the right to self-defense isn't merely about being safe. It's about having the choice to…
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Why Police Do Nothing While Kids Are Killed
Unlike a private-sector service, police do not operate under any contractual obligations to provide services in any particular way. They can choose to do…
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US Household Saving Rate Vanishes, Credit Card Debt Soars
The United States economy may have delivered no growth in the first half of 2022 after the decline in the first quarter, narrowly avoiding a technical…
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Fossil Future with Alex Epstein
When it comes to energy and the environment, Americans not only get the wrong facts, arguments, and narratives–they get the wrong philosophy. Alex Epstein, who…
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From the Eccles Building to Vegas: The Fed Enables the Worst Ponzi Schemes
Peter Schiff once joked that Obama should have appointed Bernie Madoff secretary of the Treasury. The government's easy money policies ultimately lead to Ponzi…
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Independence for Chagossians? Time to End Colonialist Policies
The Mauritius government still denies Chagossians independence, continuing colonial policies. Original Article: "Independence for Chagossians? Time to End…
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A Perfect Storm Is Brewing in Banking and Finance
Forget Jerome Powell's fanciful "soft landing" or the notion that the Fed can pull another rabbit from its hat. The banking system is headed for a crash and…
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Independence Day: America's Subversive Holiday
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss a recent Mises Wire article about how the state uses holidays as a culture war weapon…
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The Great Crash of 2022
Anyone who doubts whether we are in a recession can stop doubting. The Fed's reverse repos show that we're headed for a crash. Original Article: "The Great…
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144 Million Americans Now Live in States with Legal Recreational Marijuana
Were these cannabis-legal states to combine to form their own country, it would be the tenth-largest country in the world. Original Article: "144 Million…
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In Defense of Defaulting on the National Debt
Conventional wisdom says a country should manage its debts, but what if debt has become uncontrollable? Original Article: "In Defense of Defaulting on the…
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How Money Printing Destroyed Argentina and Can Destroy Others
Inflation in Argentina is far worse than neighboring countries. It has only one cause: an extractive and confiscatory monetary policy—printing pesos without…
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Jamaica's Experience Shows That Even Draconian Gun Control Will Not Stop Gun Violence
In the wake of mass shootings, progressives claim that draconian gun laws will stop these tragic events. However, the gun control record in places like Jamaica…
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A Triple-Barreled Gun Is Destroying African Economies: Inflation, Government Debt, and Taxes
African economies aren't being strangled by capitalism but by statism, which has imposed inflation, debt, and high taxes. Original Article: "A Triple-Barreled…
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The Fed Is Winging It: A 75 Basis Point Hike "Seemed like the Right Thing"
When asked to quantify how a 75-point hike is better than a 50-point one, Powell had no answer. And will it work? Powell could only say "we'll know when we get…
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For Presidents, Unpopularity Is a Simple PR Problem. Biden Is No Exception
The Biden administration, stung by low poll numbers, insists that the president is receiving unfair PR, which is hiding the "truth" about Biden's many…
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Rising Interest Rates Are Revealing the True Damage Done by the Fed
Janet Yellen admits she underestimated inflation, but she still does not realize that inflation is not higher prices, but the increase in fiat money that…
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A Looming Recession: How Bad Is It?
Mises.org economist and senior editor Ryan McMaken joins Jeff and Bob for a hard look at the economic reality Americans face today. Shostak on the true…
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Even after Admitting She Underestimated Inflation, Janet Yellen Still Doesn't Understand What It Is
Janet Yellen admits she underestimated inflation, but she still does not realize that inflation is not higher prices, but the increase in fiat money that…
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No, It's Not "Greed" or "Price Gouging" That's Driving up Gas Prices
By late 2021, fueled by trillions in newly printed money, gasoline prices had surged to ten-year highs. Now, even in inflation-adjusted terms, gasoline prices…
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We're All Nullifiers Now + Roe v. Wade Talk
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the increasing decay of federal legitimacy. Republicans are threatening to nullify…
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California Scheming: The Progressive Leadership's New Plan to Impose High-Cost, Low-Quality Medical Care
California's progressive political classes now have a scheme to impose a single-payer system for medical care. If imposed, it will be costly but also…
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The Biden Administration's Ignorant Energy Policies: Higher Gas Prices Are Only the Beginning
Americans are looking at a grim energy future, thanks to government. Original Article: "The Biden Administration's Ignorant Energy Policies: Higher Gas Prices…
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The Great Reset: Turning Back the Clock on Civilization
The so-called Great Reset is an attempt by wealthy elites and their allies to control people's lives. Their schemes need to be both exposed and resisted…
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Market Success Is about Giving People What They Want
Progressives believe that economies should be run by high-IQ "experts." But successful market economies require entrepreneurs with an idea and the willingness…
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The Problem with Standing Armies
Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost examine some reasons why early Americans hated the idea of a professional standing army, and some of the tactics used to…
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Wholesale Prices Rise More than 10 Percent, Pointing to Continued Price Hikes
Year-over-year PPI growth came in at over 10 percent for the sixth month in a row. This will put more pressure on the Fed to "do something." Original Article…
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Interest Rates Are Rising, but the Fed Continues to Be Reckless
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates in hopes of reversing some of the inflationary damage it has done for more than a decade. Unfortunately, the Fed…
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Slowing Money Supply Growth in 2022 Points to Recession
During April 2022, year-over-year money supply growth was at 7.23 percent. That's down from March's rate of 7.41 percent and April 2021's rate of 36.8 percent…
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The New Deal: Admissions against Interest
Though Kuttner thinks the New Deal a great success, he himself lays out some of its many problems. Original Article: "The New Deal: Admissions against…
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Why Progressives Love Government "Experts"
Progressives have long pushed for a state dominated by a new class of "scientific" experts who are supposedly nonpolitical and pursuing only "good government."…