How Markets Price a Pandemic—and How They Lower Risk
Regardless of government actions, many consumers, workers, and producers may seek changes that reduce exposure to disease in the workplace. The best way to do this is through markets. This …
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The Destructive Effects of the Coronavirus Relief Package
Central banks are at the heart of government mega–bailout packages. Their ongoing expansion of the money supply won’t end well. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. …
In Defense of Landlords
Listen to the Audio Mises Wire version of this article. Landlords have come under particular scrutiny in the last few months, especially with the coronavirus-induced shutdown of the economy. Fannie …
Why Markets Are Rallying as Millions Become Unemployed
Wouldn’t you feel great knowing that your stock picking is fully insured by the Fed? Billionaires and wealthy hedge fund managers know the feeling. This Audio Mises Wire is generously …
The Experts Have No Idea How Many COVID-19 Cases There Are
Collecting government data on the total number of cases of COVID-19 has always been a mess. The number is likely far higher than the “official” numbers, and this means government …
What If the Lockdown Was All a Big Mistake?
Experts such as Anthony Fauci are experts only in the narrow field of their expertise. They have almost no knowledge or expertise in other fields, including—apparently—the basics of how human …
If Face Masks Are Mandatory, Then It’s Time to End Mask Patents
Governments are set to make mask-wearing mandatory in many places. Yet, some companies are committed to limiting supply and charging monopoly prices thanks to government-created patents. This Audio Mises Wire …
Three Reasons Why Politicians Must Leave Oil Markets Alone
Efforts by US policymakers to boost crude prices and to throw a lifeline to high-cost US crude producers is the exact opposite of what prices are telling us the market …
Why Markets Are Rallying as Millions Become Unemployed
The US economy is imprisoned, most of the population is under house arrest, and the inmates in Washington are running the asylum. And yet while the nation appears to be walking the green …
The CDC’s Budget Is Larger Now Than Under Obama
Many left-wing pundits and politicians are claiming that the Centers for Disease Control budget was “gutted” in recent years. But the CDC’s budget is now higher than it was in …