Austrian Perspectives on Social Justice
Many “social justice” advocates claim to appeal to a “higher law,” but they usually refuse to acknowledge economic laws because those laws stand in their way of creating the “just” society.
Key Elements of a Market-Based Health System
Most people believe that ours is a “free-market” healthcare system, but nothing could be further from the truth. A true market-based system as explained here would be less costly and more oriented to patient care.
Human Reason as the Foundation of Civilization
Human reason, wrote Ludwig von Mises, is the basis for civilization itself. Western civilization, he said, was built upon economic progress that sprang from reason. However, he also warned that if the West abandoned sound economics, it would trigger its demise.
Energy Transition as a Tool for Fascist Capitalism
Europeans are being forced into an energy transition through debt-fueled spending that will lead to permanently higher energy prices and stifle European competitiveness. This won‘t change the climate, but it will make the people poorer.
An Honneth Effort
In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes on Alex Honneth’s The Working Sovereign. While Dr. Gordon acknowledges that the author gives an “Honneth” effort, his logic and grasp of the world of work fall way short of being convincing.
How Psychology Is Catching Up with the Reality of Human Action
Modern psychology has been at odds with the praxeology of the Austrian School, as psychologists have tended to see humans as passive and reactive, while Austrians view human action as purposeful. Recent developments in the field might change that narrative.
The Misesian
So long as the unchecked army of bureaucrats, technocrats, and deep-state operatives is allowed free rein, it will be impossible to make progress in limiting the state’s power over individuals.
Special Mises U Episode with David Brady, Jr.
Tho Bishop and Connor O’Keeffe sat down with Mises Summer Fellow David Brady, Jr.
Understanding Stablecoins and U.S. Crypto Policy
Bob Murphy and Jason Priddle discuss the Genius Act, stablecoins, and what the future holds for cryptocurrency regulation and monetary freedom.
Inflation: True or Out of the Blue
Inflation isn’t a mystery. It’s a racket. Politicians spend. The Fed prints. You pay.
Why Jay Powell’s Fed Will Not Cut Interest Rates
Trump wants rate cuts. Is Powell stalling for the dollar’s sake, or his own?
Virtual
In September 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Delray Beach, FL
Join us for Supporters Summit 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida, to discuss "Making America Free Again."
Various Locations
This fall, students from across the US are participating in Mises Book Clubs led by scholars at various universities and colleges. These student groups promote deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2026.
