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Politics
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President Trump is not only angering Iranians and most of Europe. He also is making new enemies in both North and South America. Perhaps...
Politics
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Politics
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Politics
While Brazil calls itself a constitutional democracy that has a market economy, private property and markets themselves are subject to conditions set by the...
Politics
Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.
Politics
Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
Politics
Economist Robert Barro has questioned the necessity of fighting a war in this country to end slavery. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David...
Politics
Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute and Christopher Calton of the Independent Institute talk about why politicians want higher home prices. Even Trump now...
Politics
Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
Politics
From time to time, the American people need to be reminded who is the boss. The boss is the US government. The citizenry are...
Politics
While the political climate demands allegiance to one side or another, a more reasoned view can be found through libertarian principles, supported by the...