Assessing the BRICS Expansion: Debunking Expectations
Although there has been excitement and fanfare over the recent BRICS meetings and proclamations, it is
The Parasitic Rich Men North of Richmond
Seemingly coming out of nowhere was the song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” by singer-songwriter Oliver
Credit Tightens as the Money Supply Falls for Ten Months In a Row
Money supply growth fell again in August, remaining deep in negative territory after turning negative in
The Phony Debate on Fiat Money: Rules versus Discretion
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Wilfried
Real Economic Growth Depends on Savings
Keynesians claim that the source of economic growth is consumer spending. Austrians know that net savings
A Crackdown on Crypto Won’t Stop Hamas
Norbert Michel In a perfect world, it would be out of bounds to use incidents of horrific violence
Do Monarchs Always Have Low Time Preferences?
Hans Hoppe theorized that monarchs, as opposed to democratically-elected political authorities, would have lower time preferences
No, We Cannot Afford to Fund Yet Another War
In a 60 Minutes interview over the weekend, host Scott Pelley asked President Joe Biden, “Are