The Abominable Tariff
This week in Friday Philosophy, David Gordon reviews The Tariff Superstition: Why Protectionism Always Fails and Who Really Pays the Price by Marcel Kedosa, who levies devastating arguments against protective tariffs, sometimes using the same arguments used by Murray Rothbard.
Trump’s False Tariff “Fairness” Argument
The end result will be an even more legalized theft as American producers that use imported parts for their own manufactured products are plundered by tariffs.
Lincoln’s New Deal
Abraham Lincoln is best known for his role as a wartime president, but his economic policies were a precursor to the New Deal. From railroad subsidies to a national banking system, Lincoln paved the way to the Progressive Era and beyond.
The Great Murray Rothbard
Beyond his scholarly work, Murray was a dedicated teacher and mentor. His enthusiasm for engaging with young minds and his willingness to challenge mainstream academia set him apart as an intellectual leader.
Covid: The New, “New Deal” Revisionism Is Already Starting
Five years later, the rebranding of the covid pandemic is already happening and, unfortunately, showing some success. This is similar to how the New Deal was rebranded as a resounding success when it was a measurable failure.
Too Obvious to See?
As Elon Musk and his crew scour the federal government to see what needs to be culled from the herd, there is an obvious agency that cries out for elimination: the Federal Reserve System.
What Has Government Done to Our Money?
In the last few years, many Americans have started to see the truth about the Federal Reserve. Putting this book in their hands at this moment will have a profound effect for the better.
Why Price Deflation Doesn’t Hinder Investment
This episode explores the economic implications of deflation, debunking the mainstream fear that falling prices cripple economic growth.
Gold, Money, and the Nation-State
Ryan McMaken and economist Jonathan Newman look at the government's alleged $750 billion gold reserve, how it got there, and why it's time to privatize the gold.
Extractive Psychology
Is "extractive" always a dirty word? While mining and energy fuel civilization, modern environmentalism has reshaped public perception—and the economy.
Perfecting the Libertarian Argument for Dealing with the Drug Cartels
Bob argues that the only way to cripple Mexican drug cartels is through US drug legalization.
Virtual
The Mises Apprenticeship is designed for those who want to engage in the battlefield of ideas from outside the constrained and stagnant ivory tower.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2025.
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Auburn, AL
The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars doing research in this vibrant and influential intellectual tradition.
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Phoenix, AZ
Join Robert Malone, Tom Woods, and Tom DiLorenzo in Phoenix to discuss our enemy, the bureaucracy this April.
