Mises Institute

10/09/2026

Vice-President JD Vance has been touting “common-good conservatism.” It is clear that the man has no understanding of economics and the real world.

10/09/2026

In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes issue with Steven B. Smith’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln as a “statesman” who was “America’s greatest president.”

In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes issue with Steven B. Smith’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln as a “statesman” who was “America’s greatest

10/09/2026

Many socialists define socialism by their ideal goals rather than the process—the expansion of the taking mechanism of the coercive state.

10/08/2026

Jamaica could have a bright future, but its insistence on pursuing reparations from the West will surely derail any progress the country has made.

10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

Contrary to propaganda from unions and the maritime industry, the Jones Act creates hardships and is helping to drag down the US economy. The only proper outcome is to repeal it immediately.

Contrary to propaganda from unions and the maritime industry, the Jones Act creates hardships and is helping to drag down the US economy. The only proper

10/07/2026

While socialists complain about AI, at least some believe that it can engage in economic planning, thus bypassing the Hayekian knowledge problem.

10/07/2026

Proponents of high capital gains taxes believe they fall heavily upon wealthy investors, therefore, they are an act of justice. In reality, these taxes hinder capital formation and economic growth, and the harm falls mainly upon those who are not wealthy.

Proponents of high capital gains taxes believe they fall heavily upon wealthy investors, therefore, they are an act of justice. In reality, these taxes hinder

10/07/2026

We often remember the thinkers who defended liberty when its prospects looked bleak, and for good reason. But we should also remember the people who supported them and made their work possible without knowing what would follow.

We often remember the thinkers who defended liberty when its prospects looked bleak, and for good reason. But we should also remember the people who supported

10/06/2026

There is no "trust fund" or contract. Social security is nothing more than a scheme to take money from current wage earners and hand it over to others. It is functionally a welfare program.

There is no "trust fund" or contract. Social security is nothing more than a scheme to take money from current wage earners and hand it over to others. It is