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Will Cryptocurrency Bring about a Rebirth of Property Rights?
Government-sponsored currency means one does not own one‘s money. Cryptocurrency, however, is privately owned, which is a threat to government's money monopoly, potentially creating monetary property rights.
Why They Really Hate Elon Musk
As Elon Musk takes on federal agencies, the Washington establishment is trying to frame him as an unelected plutocrat using government to help himself and other rich people at the expense of the poor. But these labels apply much more accurately to the establishment itself.
Why the Early Libertarians Opposed Universal Suffrage
For both Locke and Montesquieu, private property was more fundamental than any political “right,” and this required prudential limitations on who could vote.
Fed Policies Yield Very Bad Things
For more than a century, the Federal Reserve has slowly but surely destroyed this nation‘s once-sound monetary system. As inflation once again undermines our economy, the Fed reacts by making things even worse.
The Political Crisis in South Korea and the Failure of Beltway Libertarians
Like their American counterparts, libertarians in South Korea allied themselves with the conservative political factions and now are paying a price in the face of a political meltdown. As Murray Rothbard noted, it is better to go with principles of liberty than caving in to statists.
Reconstruction through Propaganda
Modern historians often portray post-Civil War “Reconstruction” as a time when well-meaning Republicans tried to aid newly-freed slaves who were being oppressed by their former masters. Using revisionist history, Wanjiru Njoya comes up with different, more realistic, accounts.
Will the Federal Reserve Blame Tariffs for the Price Inflation the Fed Creates?
Tariffs, like oil prices, may have relevant implications on numerous trade factors, but they do not cause price inflation. Will the Fed blame tariffs like it blamed covid for price inflation?
Can Money Supply Growth Cause Economic Growth?
Mainstream economics tells us that we need a growing money supply to keep an economy growing. But what if a growing money supply diminishes economic growth? The Austrians have something to tell us about money growth.
A New Administration, Same Old Support for FISA
Although a new presidential administration and Republican Congress have claimed support for civil liberties, support remains strong for the liberty-destroying FISA law. The more things change, the more they remain the same.
What About the Price of Beef?
Beef prices are rising again because of government intervention in the monetary system and in regulation of the beef industry. As American beef consumption falls, the entire industry is in trouble.
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.
Closing Signs
It was not long ago that signs for “Help Wanted” seemed to be in every store window. However, those signs are now being replaced.
Erick Brimen Explains the Free City of Próspera
Erick Brimen joins Bob to show how Próspera Honduras offers economic freedom and choice in regulatory treatment.
Bitcoin and Gold: Are They Money?
Ryan McMaken and economist Per Bylund discuss the nature of money in our paper-money world. Are Bitcoin and gold money? If not, how do they become money?
American Satisfaction
Opinion polls and the latest electoral results are at odds with the facts as presented by mainstream media and government statistical offices. What is going on?
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