Tariffs don‘t just raise consumer prices. They also affect capital flows and on numerous occasions have triggered stock market crises. What tariffs don‘t bring is prosperity.

Walter Olson Tomorrow voters in six Western states (Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana) will consider versions of far-reaching primary reform. In two previous posts, I outlined what has…

What would Mises say about election predictions like “Donald Trump has a 53% chance of winning”?

Nicholas Anthony The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee has published a new presentation calling for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to replace stablecoins. Pointing to a history of so-called “wildcat banking,”…

Jeffrey Miron In recent months, both President Biden and Vice President Harris have endorsed government interventions aimed at curbing rent increases, particularly targeting corporate landlords. Biden’s proposal to cap rent…

For nearly 30 years, the Fed has pursued an easy money policy that has made the economy increasingly dependent upon the next round of “stimulus.” Reversing that policy will mean,…

Job growth was only positive in October because of government jobs, funded by huge federal deficits.

The Fed lowers interest rates ostensibly to “stimulate” the economy. But while the Fed claims it is strengthening the economy, it actually weakens it through its easy money policies.

Greg Penglis interviews Mark Thornton on The Action Radio Show.

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