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Mises and Nationalism

2023-07-21

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2023-07-21

Nationalism is a potent force in the modern world, and it is not surprising that some libertarians have been attracted to it. Indeed, in some circles the slogan “Blood and Soil” has come into to use to denote a people’s attachment to the land. It should be noted that although this slogan was used by the Nazis, especially by Walter Darré, it did not originate with them but was common among German nationalists such as Oswald Spengler. It would be...

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The War in Ukraine Is Far From Over

2023-07-21

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2023-07-21

Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost look at the many factors behind Ukraine's failure to defeat Russia or move closer to NATO membership. Ukraine is sadly caught between a cynical NATO and a Russia that is in it for the long haul.  Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES.

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Mises University Starts in Two Days. Will You Support Our Budding Scholars?

2023-07-21

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2023-07-21

Only two days left until Mises University begins! Our students have completed their required readings and have already started discussing Misesian utilitarianism, Rothbardian natural law, and Hoppean argumentation ethics in the Mises University private group chat. We can already tell how enthusiastic and smart these students are! We have students from forty-seven colleges and universities at this year's Mises University. Look and see if your alma...

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Want to Follow Your Dreams? The First Step Involves Hard Work

2023-07-21

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2023-07-21

People are constantly told to follow their dreams, but doing so is futile without execution. Dreaming is a blueprint for future success; however, some people live in the dream instead of working to make it a reality. Ambition is insufficient to reap success, and many fail to realize their potential. Success is only actualized when you stop dreaming and start doing. Some believe that reading motivational books will lead them to prosperity, yet...

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Why Inflation and Economic Crises Aren’t Going Away

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

Mark Thornton joins Ryan and Tho on Radio Rothbard to take a closer look at the state of the US dollar and how price inflation and economic crises are likely to play out in the months and years ahead.  New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

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The Dead End of Catholic Nationalism

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

[This article is adapted from a panel discussion on Christian Nationalism at Freedom Fest in Memphis on July 14, 2023. The other panelists were Norman Horn, Kerry Baldwin, and Alex Bernardo of the Libertarian Christian Institute. ] The specter of Christian nationalism—variously defined—has become one of the current bogeymen to the Left. "Christian nationalism on the rise," reports National Public Radio, and The New Yorker asks "How...

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Why Do We Act against Our Self-Interest?

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

Rational choice theory claims that people in the political realm act in their own self-interest. However, in today's political climate, many people act against their own interests to avoid being attacked by others. Original Article: "Why Do We Act against Our Self-Interest?"

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Taking Back the Meaning of “Inflation”

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

Words matter and definitions often become imprecise and “slippery.” There is a natural evolution of language wherein words gradually change over time, but often a key meaning gets lost and there no longer remains a single word to describe a concept. This has been the case with the common word “inflation.” Over the last few years, I have kept a list of quotes about the accurate definition of inflation (and I am always looking for more quotes). What...

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Why Mises’s Theory of Economic Calculation Still Is Relevant Today

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

Whether political elites promote outright socialism or interventionism, thanks to the reality of economic calculation, they are advocating a failed economy. Original Article: "Why Mises’s Theory of Economic Calculation Still Is Relevant Today"

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Is Boycotting Target a Legitimate Protest or an Act of Terrorism?

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

N discussing the recent boycott of Target, University of Michigan economics professor Justin Wolfers recently told MSNBC: [If] Target caves into this, then it says that the moment you threaten the employees of even a very large corporation, you get to control its policies. This is economic terrorism, literally terrorism, creating fear among the workers and forcing the corporations to sell the things you want, not sell the things you don’t....

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Out of the Woods?

2023-07-20

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2023-07-20

Michael talks with Tom Woods about RFK, Jr., whether the elites are evil or just incompetent, and the secret of Tom's success. Out of the Woods? Video of Out of the Woods?

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How People Determine the Value of a Good

2023-07-19

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2023-07-19

Why do individuals pay higher prices for some goods than others? The common reply references laws of supply and demand, but what are these laws? The answer is found in the law of diminishing marginal utility. Most economists explain this law by describing the satisfaction one derives from consuming a good such as an ice cream cone. The satisfaction derived from consuming a second cone might be less than the satisfaction derived from the first cone,...

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Which Way America? An RPI Event

2023-07-19

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2023-07-19

These are trying times. The war party seems stronger than ever while the peace movement feels even more scattered.  Make no mistake: D.C. is hungry for war. The neocon plan has always been to defeat Russia using Ukraine as a proxy. It started with Victoria Nuland's Ukrainian coup in 2014. Now that the proxy war has apparently failed, the neocons are in desperation mode—and they do not have a reverse gear. If this seems like a bad dream, you are not...

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2023 Ron Paul Scholars Seminar

2023-07-19

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2023-07-19

Attention Upper Division Undergrads and Grad Students! We realize many of you are just getting the hang of summer and as it warms up, the last thing on your mind is exercising it. But, you will not want to miss we this great opportunity at the end of summer: The Ron Paul Scholars Seminar. The seminar will take place on Friday, September 1 at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA. What is it? The Ron Paul Scholars Seminar is a one-day,...

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The Media and Ukraine War Coverage: Where Truth Takes a Holiday

2023-07-19

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2023-07-19

As Ukrainian forces continue their much-hyped counteroffensive to take back contested territories in the country’s eastern and southern regions, we’re faced with conflicting coverage of the campaign. Many reports say Ukraine’s forces are struggling to break through the minefields fortifying Russia’s lines. And many admit that even the sudden and dramatic Wagner Group mutiny did not appear to hand Ukraine much of an advantage on the front. Days ago,...

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US Consumers Are Suffering in a Less than “Robust” Economy

2023-07-18

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2023-07-18

Keynesian policies are damaging what they were intended to support. No example is more evident than the United States. A few years ago, in 2021, I had a conversation with Judy Shelton where she said that the recovery would be much stronger without the stimulus package, and she was right. Massive government spending and currency printing have left a much weaker labor market and poorer citizens. In June, nonfarm payrolls increased by 209,000, the...

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Wind and Solar Are NOT Cheaper than Coal and Oil

2023-07-18

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2023-07-18

In his recent address, President Joe Biden claimed that “wind and solar are already significantly cheaper than coal and oil.” This is flat-out wrong. There are many arguments that can be made for Biden’s claim. However, not only can they all be refuted, but they have all already been refuted. Alex Epstein, in his book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less, explains that two facts are ignored...

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The Backstops for Banks Are Full of Holes

2023-07-18

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2023-07-18

The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) is the latest "weapon" in the government's so-called arsenal to keep the banking system afloat. But the system needs much more than just "liquidity." It needs sound money and sound banking practices. Original Article: "The Backstops for Banks Are Full of Holes"

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Censorship through the Centuries: Free Speech Suppression by the Government and the Mainstream Media

2023-07-17

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2023-07-17

The United States government, which prides itself in being the leading force in defending freedom throughout the world, has a history of putting a muzzle on news organizations and individuals throughout its history. From the early colonial period to the beginnings of the internet, the state has consistently silenced its critics, which seems to be its true nature. The Sedition Act of 1798 Signed into law by the Federalist Party president John Adams...

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How US States Could Pave the Way for Currency Competition

2023-07-17

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2023-07-17

The fiat US dollar, while still the world's "reserve" currency, is being imperiled by reckless actions by monetary authorities. Other countries are taking notice—and action. Original Article: "How US States Could Pave the Way for Currency Competition"

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