Tag Archive: Featured

The US Supports the Mass Migration of Moroccans into Spanish Territory

In spite of the GOP's feigned dismay over Morocco's weaponization of migrants against Spanish exclaves in North Africa, US policy supports Moroccan expansionism in the region.

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When Death Is Cheaper Than Care: Mutual Aid for the Developing World

Mutual aid societies once were an important part of the US social landscape. Africans can benefit from the same movements—provided their governments get out of the way.

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Just one-quarter of Swiss believe old-age pension will be secure in 20 years

The Swiss pension system is showing signs of increasing fragility, according to a study published on Thursday by the consultancy firm VermögensZentrum (VZ). Public confidence in the state old-age pension scheme stands at roughly 25%. Expected pension benefits have fallen by 16% since 2002, equivalent to a reduction of CHF12,260 ($15,140) a year for an …

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Why Mises Thought Fractional Reserve Banking Caused the Boom-Bust Cycle

Bob returns to the fractional reserve banking debate to clarify a point the critics keep missing: in the Mises-Hayek-Rothbard framework, it's fractional reserve banking itself that sets the boom-bust cycle in motion, not merely central banks.

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Retailers urge policy relief for bricks-and-mortar shops as online sales boom

Swiss retail sales rose slightly in the first half of 2026. But while online retail continued to grow, parts of the non-food bricks-and-mortar sector saw a decline in turnover. Online retail continued to grow strongly in the first six months of 2026, just as clothing, furniture and other non-food shops again struggled with falling turnover. …

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‘Lex Netflix’ generates millions more in investment for Swiss film production

Investment in Swiss film production rose by 25% in 2025 thanks to the implementation of an obligation under the Film Act, dubbed Lex Netflix. Streaming platforms and television broadcasters allocated CHF19.9 million ($24.5 million) to domestic productions and support measures. This increase forms part of the investment obligation that has been in force since January …

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The Conservative AEI Now Embraces the Left’s “Decolonization” Narrative



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Trump’s Commerce Department as Venture Capitalist: Political Investment at its Worst

By convincing Congress to permit the government to take equity positions in private firms, Donald Trump has completed the transition of the economy from free markets to political capitalism.

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The Burritoflation Debate

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss the social debate this week focused on Gen Z economic anxiety.

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When Death Is Cheaper Than Care: Mutual Aid for the Developing World

Mutual aid societies once were an important part of the US social landscape. Africans can benefit from the same movements—provided their governments get out of the way.

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Palantir Earnings Provide Hope For The Software Sector

Software stocks have taken a beating this year on fears that AI will erode pricing power across the industry. While the fear may be genuine for some companies, Palantir posted earnings that told a vastly different story. To wit, its CEO Alex Karp described Q2 earnings as "otherworldly." Palantir shares surged by nearly 30%, its …

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Price for mailing letters in Switzerland to go up in 2027

Swiss Post will raise the price for posting a letter starting in 2027, the country's price watchdog announced on Thursday. Parcel prices, however, will remain unchanged until the end of 2029. The weight categories for letters will also be revised. The standard category will now include letters weighing up to 50g (compared with 100g at …

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FIFA leadership backs Infantino amid pressure on his presidency

Following fierce criticism of Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup, FIFA’s leadership has demonstratively rallied behind their president. The Zurich-based body will not tolerate attacks on its integrity, members of the management board declared. The top leadership of football's world governing body, led by the heavily criticised Swiss Gianni Infantino, …

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Why Don’t We Keep Buying? (And Buying)

In 1871, Carl Menger gave what still is the best explanation of diminishing marginal utility. What was true in 1871 is true today.

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The Road Ahead

Deflate the dollars, or redefine the dollar’s weight—or some blend of the two.

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The 100 Percent Gold Tradition

Not a novelty but an inheritance: Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and hard-money.

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Professor Yeager and 100 Percent Gold

An opponent of gold describes the 100 percent standard better than its friends do.

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Objections to 100 Percent Gold

The supply of money, Rothbard answers, essentially does not matter.

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100 Percent Gold Banking

Issuing receipts for gold that does not exist is not banking. It is fraud.

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The Decline from Weight to Name: Encouraging Bank Inflation

The natural tendency of the state is inflation.

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