Capitalism the Creator: The Mises Circle in Seattle
The Mises Circle goes to Seattle to address contemporary issues in liberty, and the role of capitalism as the main force for every form of progress in our age.
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Crisis and Liberty: The Expansion of Government Power in American History. A Seminar with Robert Higgs
Robert Higgs, editor of The Independent Review, is the author of the book Crisis and Leviathan, a survey of the episodic growth of the federal government in periods of war and economic crisis.
What Libertarians Should Learn From the Abolitionists
Libertarians must never compromise, even if it means accepting partial victories.
Echoes of 1937 in the Current Economic Cycle
The history of the last great US monetary experiment in “quantitative easing” from 1934 to 1937 suggests that things could end badly.
Why They Hate Peace
War increases government spending, inhibits free trade, and lays the foundation for numerous future conflicts.
Our Oligarchs Can Thank James Madison
Recent research has shown that the United States government functions to benefit wealthy interests while ignoring the average citizen, writes Ryan
Our Oligarchs Can Thank James Madison
Recent research has shown that the United States government functions to benefit wealthy interests while ignoring the average citizen.
War and Time Preference: The American Army in Australia
War and militarization increase time preference, and social ills soon follow.
The History of the Dollar
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton describes the history of the dollar from a silver coin to its current fiat status.
Ranchers and Empire in the American West
The battle over cattle grazing in Nevada is just the latest episode in a long history of federal regulation of lands in the American West.
