Ferdinando Galiani, an Italian Precursor to the Austrians
[From the Austrian Economics Newsletter, Spring 1987] The Austrian School of economics did not develop out of thin air. It built upon the work of a number of other economists …
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Hayek on the Difference between Science and Scientism
Modern progressive governance claims it has science on its side. Hayek’s Nobel speech put holes in that viewpoint. Original Article: “Hayek on the Difference between Science and Scientism” This Audio …
Historical Christianity as a Liberating Force in China
The Chinese Community Party’s crackdown in Christian churches reflects the perceived antiauthoritarian nature of Christianity and the party’s fear of a competing alternative worldview. Original Article: “Historical Christianity as a …
How Marxism Abuses Ethics and Science to Deceive Its Followers
While socialists posit socialism as a humane and ethical system, it is anything but that. Mises understood its brutality long before socialism gripped the world. Original Article: “How Marxism Abuses Ethics …
Despite Broad Opposition in Congress, US Policy toward the War in Yemen Is Unchanged
Those in the antiwar movement are accustomed to disappointment in this long-standing environment of militarism, but this one truly stings. Up until the middle of December, there had been a …
And So It Begins: Digital Currency Becomes Possible in our Future
While monetary authorities and progressives would like to have a digital currency implemented, it is a backward step for monetary freedom. Original Article: “And So It Begins: Digital Currency Becomes Possible …
A (True) Thanksgiving Tale of Socialism in America and Israel
The Pilgrims tried socialism at Plymouth. After two years, they returned to private enterprise. Likewise, Israel was founded as a socialist state but has back turned toward free markets. Original Article: “A (True) Thanksgiving …
The Second Housing Bubble of the 21st Century Is Over
[Originally published in the Housing Finance International Journal.] The 21st century, only 23 years old, has already had two giant, international housing bubbles. It makes one doubt that we are …
US Labor Market: Help Wanted!
As we enter the holiday season stock owners have been the big losers of 2022, but jobs are still plentiful and nominal wages are rising rapidly. The Wall Street Journal …
Reclaiming the Anti-State Roots of Christmas
While Christians the world over look to the celebration as a way to remember the incarnation of Christ, some dismiss it as a Christianized version of the ancient Rome’s Saturnalia. …