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Rothbard’s Theory of International Relations and the State
Rothbard’s view of the international system is built upon his consistent view of the state as a coercive institution run by a self-interested ruling class.
How the Nanny Campus Will Fight to Keep Taxpayers Hostage
Higher education has managed to con huge numbers of young people to take out six-figure loans in order to have the “college experience.” However, the so-called benefits to college are turning out to be a chimera, all funded by increasing indebtedness.
Ralph Raico: A Great Historian
In his Friday Philosophy column, David Gordon celebrates the legacy of Ralph Raico, a revisionist historian who wrote and spoke eloquently of the folly of America‘s wars. Today, we look at his 1983 speech at the Cato Foundation that covered World Wars I and II.
William Rawle and Secession
William Rawle was a well-respected lawyer, legal scholar, an abolitionist, and a believer in the right of states to secede. He described this in A View of the Constitution of the United States of America, which many claimed to have read while at West Point prior to the Civil War.
Without Assad, Syria Will Fall Apart
With the fall of Bashir Assad‘s government, Syria becomes yet another victim to the grand plans of American and European foreign policy elites. As we saw in Iraq after the US invasion, there will be no happy ending for the Syrians.
The Nation’s Reading Instruction Disaster
Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read. Homeschoolers often don‘t seem to have that problem, and there is a good reason why.
What Has Government Done to Our Money?
In the last few years, many Americans have started to see the truth about the Federal Reserve. Putting this book in their hands at this moment will have a profound effect for the better.
The French Revolution
What happens when the Department of Government Efficiency fails? Human devolution or political revolution? Or both? Mark Thornton discusses some pertinent lessons from the French Revolution.
Dr. Keith Smith: What Critics Miss About For-Profit Healthcare
In the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, Dr. Keith Smith explains why US health care is so expensive and how to fix it.
Is Russia a “Realist” Power?
Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Zachary Yost discuss the theory of international realism and its application to the military actions of the Russian state in Ukraine and Georgia.
Legalizing Drugs: How to Make America Great Again
Is marijuana the magic elixir for economic performance and a cure for the Fed’s inflation?
Virtual
In January 2025, the Mises Institute will hold its next Mises Book Club, a program that promotes deep reading in Austrian economics.
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Tampa, FL
Join the Mises Institute for its fifth year in a row in Tampa for an exciting discussion on the future of academia and alternatives to state-controlled education.
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Auburn, AL
Join us in Auburn in March for Libertarian Scholars Conference 2025.
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Auburn, AL
The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian school, bringing together leading scholars doing research in this vibrant and influential intellectual tradition.
