Power & Market
Stuck in Jackson Hole
The Federal Reserve has what the New York Times called its “biggest shindig” of the year at Jackson Hole, Wyoming next week. What mischief are they up to?
Resignation from the Scientific Advisory Board of the Ludwig von Mises Institute Germany
In this article, Puster, Hülsmann, and Hoppe explain the reasons for their resignation from the Scientific Advisory Board of the Ludwig von Mises Institute Germany.
Nothing to Hide: The Risks and Realities of Transparent Currencies
The notion that transparency fosters trust fails to account for the indispensable role of privacy. Privacy is not merely a personal preference—it is the guarantor of fungibility.
More Thoughts on the BRICS and Gold versus the US and the Dollar
The US and its Western allies may scoff at this challenge, but it only became possible due to high-handedness (to use the kindest word imaginable) and outright illegality of US actions.
The Ambiguous Nationalism-Patriotism in Brazilian Politics
In both cases, the use of nationalism and patriotism by Brazilian governments reveals a recurring strategy: appealing to national pride to divert attention from self-inflicted crises.
Las Vegas Chokes the Golden Goose
Even in Las Vegas—known for inexpensive fun, food, and gambling—hotel occupancy is 67 percent, visitor traffic is down 6.5 percent from a year ago and 7.4 percent from 2019.
“Incitement” Isn’t a Real Crime
Even if fighting words—i.e., racial slurs—constitute a type of “advocacy” to start a fight, they are not a real crime, and no one should face and legal sanctions for the use of mere words.
Is Increased Inflation Due to Increased Tariffs?
People dislike inflation, and with good cause. However, we should not use price inflation as a cudgel to beat up our political opponents.
Why Trump’s Tariffs Make No Sense and a Counterproduct to MAGA
The rise of the internet has replaced manual labor with brain work─which pays way more. And Donald Trump wants to go backwards. That way, more Americans can stand in front of a machine all day.