In Their Own Words: Revolutionary Voices on Inflation
This article is dedicated to some of the quotes, especially from key participants and primary sources, about inflation and its consequences during the American Revolution. As usual, war led to inflation, which in turn facilitated war, and both contributed to centralization.
It Will Take More than Low Interest Rates to Make Houses Affordable
If Trump allies really wanted to see homes become more affordable, he would push for less monetary inflation and for lower federal deficits.
Why Mises University Matters
Mises University begins Sunday, July 20, and given that misinformation abounds about the economy, it is good to have a forum where students can learn economic truths and stretch their minds.
Subsidies to Amtrak and Siemens: A Pathway To Cronyism For The Few
Despite assurances from Amtrak‘s administrators that profitability is just around the corner, Amtrak remains a huge money loser. However, even given the long distances of some of the routes, Amtrak could still be profitable if its leadership is willing to make changes.
Democratic Socialism IS Totalitarianism
The word “democratic” is supposed to soften the blow of socialism, with Zohran Mamdani’s campaign being the latest to fool the voters. In reality, there is no softening real socialism, as it depends upon coercion, violence, and ultimately becomes totalitarian.
Josh Hawley Proves That Republicans Still Don’t Understand Economics
By introducing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is demonstrating that while Republicans like to talk about free markets, they are statists and interventionists like their Democratic colleagues across the aisle.
The Misesian
So long as the unchecked army of bureaucrats, technocrats, and deep-state operatives is allowed free rein, it will be impossible to make progress in limiting the state’s power over individuals.
Why Jay Powell’s Fed Will Not Cut Interest Rates
Trump wants rate cuts. Is Powell stalling for the dollar’s sake, or his own?
America-First Foreign Policy Is Dead
After promising to end the Ukraine war immediately, and to stay out of Middle East wars, President Trump has instead doubled down on intervening in both conflicts.
An Actual Plan to Close the Fed and Tie the Dollar Back to Gold
Bob provides a detailed, realistic plan for abolishing the Federal Reserve and returning to a stable, gold-backed monetary system.
The Federal Reserve is Building the Most Expensive Building in DC History?
On this episode of Power and Market, the group looks at the continued attacks on Powell, how the media wants to blame everything on tariffs, and why Federal employees don't deserve nice things.
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Auburn, AL
Virtual Mises University is the online counterpart to the Mises University conference and can be attended by anyone.
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Auburn, Alabama
Mises University is the world's leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics.
Virtual
In September 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Delray Beach, FL
Join us for Supporters Summit 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida, to discuss "Making America Free Again."
