Articles of Interest

Capitalism — not democracy — is what gives us the blessings we have come to associate with a free society. So it is markets and not democracy that we must defend.

If reading Human Action is too daunting, read this chapter-by-chapter summary of one of the greatest economic treatises ever written.

Who would join a radical minority movement, and commit him- or herself for life to social obloquy and a marginal existence, for the sake of 20% more bathtubs, or 15% more candy bars? Who will man the barricades either physically or spiritually, for more peanuts or Pepsi?

Rothbard explains the concept of the "supply of money."

Thanks to Mises, we now understand that the only way that socialists can solve the problem of resource allocation is by adopting capitalism.

Specialization and foreign trade are good things, even if one party to the transaction could produce everything better and cheaper than the other.

It seems to be universal that elected officials are seduced by the fantasy thesis that election to public office endows the official with both power and wisdom.

In an atmosphere of free inquiry and of freedom of the individual to enjoy the fruits of his labor, science here flourished. Elsewhere in the world, it has suffered serious set-backs.

To celebrate Hayek's birthday here is "A tribute to F.A. Hayek" by Ludwig von Mises, May 24, 1962.

Raico shows in masterful fashion how Tocqueville’s insights stemmed from his historical context and his own distinctive personality.