Audio Mises Daily

Why I Have Hope

webmaster@mises.org (Ron Paul) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Thanks to our bankrupt economic policies, faith in our regime will soon be shaken whether we like it or not. Fortunately, we don't need a majority to make some changes for the better, writes Ron Paul.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

2016's Economy Begins with a Whimper

webmaster@mises.org (David Haggith) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Global markets are showing they can't handle even a tiny bit of tightening by the Federal Reserve, and other central banks are doubling down on rock-bottom interest rates, writes David Haggith. After six years of "recovery" can we ever abandon endless easy money?

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

The Truth About Politics

webmaster@mises.org (Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Politics operates according to principles that would horrify us if we observed them in our private lives, and would get us arrested if we lived by them. The state can steal and call it taxation, kill and call it war, writes Lew Rockwell.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

The Continuing Demonization of Cash

webmaster@mises.org (Paul-Martin Foss) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

The public has been successfully conditioned to view the use of cash as something suspicious. Meanwhile, thanks to growing pressure from government, private business now often considers cash to be more trouble than it's worth, writes Paul-Martin Foss.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

Are Harsh Sentencing Laws Driving Up Homicide Rates?

webmaster@mises.org (Justin Murray) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

The United States is notable for incarcerating a very large portion of its population compared to other countries. Surprisingly, this may increase homicide rates and lead to enclaves of ex-cons which would help explain why so many homicide victims have criminal records, writes Justin Murray.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

How the Blockchain and Gold Can Work Together

webmaster@mises.org (Thorsten Polleit) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600

New technologies, such as the blockchain technology behind digital currencies like bitcoin, may in the future facilitate the convenient use of precious metals as money once again, writes Thorsten Polleit.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

Seven Changes Needed in Baltimore and Ferguson Right Now

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Thu, 28 May 2015 01:00:00 -0500

Communities like Baltimore and Ferguson have been crippled by government regulations and the American nanny state. Now is the time to allow local residents to break free of government wage controls, government schooling, and government prohibitions, writes Mark Thornton.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Will the Fed Let Innovation Work Its Magic?

webmaster@mises.org (Edin Mujagic) — Mon, 04 May 2015 01:00:00 -0500

In recent decades, the tech sector has brought us newer and better goods and ever-dropping prices. In an unhampered market, the same would happen across the entire economy. But, the Fed won't allow this to happen, writes Edin Mujagic.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Self-Interest Is Not Selfishness

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

When Mother Teresa used her Nobel Prize money to fund services for the poor, she was exhibiting "self-interest," but not selfishness. Like virtually everyone else, she used her property to achieve an end she valued, but which benefited others as well, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

What Romance Can Tell Us About Government Regulation

webmaster@mises.org (Julian Adorney) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

When it comes to romantic relationships, people ruthlessly discriminate and make an endless number of subjective judgments. Most agree that it is absurd to regulate these relationships while not realizing that the same is true of all business relationships as well, writes Julian Adorney.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Why Is the Fed Punishing My Parents?

webmaster@mises.org (Shawn Ritenour) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

Thanks to the central bank, those who worked hard and "played by the rules" all their lives now face an uncertain future as inflation chips away at their savings and threatens their financial stability, writes Shawn Ritenour.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Brazil: Victim of Vulgar Keynesianism

webmaster@mises.org (Antony P. Mueller) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

Brazil's government has long been devoted to the idea that more government spending will create more economic prosperity. For a time, it seemed to work, but now reality and disillusionment have set in, writes Antony Mueller.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The "Natural Interest Rate" Is Always Positive and Cannot Be Negative

webmaster@mises.org (Thorsten Polleit) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

We're now in the world of negative interest rates, and Mises’s insights about human action are the key to understanding the implications of this, and in understanding the impossibility of a negative “natural” or “originary” interest rate, writes Thorsten Polleit.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Judge Napolitano on Self-Ownership and 'National Defense

webmaster@mises.org (David Gordon) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

Natural rights are fundamentally different from goods and services. Judge Napolitano explains in his new book how the acquisition of a mere service — security — cannot be based on the destruction of rights, which cannot be traded away, writes David Gordon.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Death and Taxes in the Netflix Series Marco Polo

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0500

The new Netflix series Marco Polo might have descended into a forgettable story of palace intrigue, but it fortunately explores far more interesting themes of family, loyalty, and how the state demands everyone sell out his values a little more every day, writes Ryan McMaken.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

There’s No Political Freedom Without Economic Freedom

webmaster@mises.org (Patrick Barron) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 01:00:00 -0500

Many have tried to create a division between "political freedom" and "economic freedom." But all freedoms ultimately depend on economic freedom, and our view of economic exchange dictates our view of politics, writes Patrick Barron.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Five Steps to Fixing Greece’s Debt Problem

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The Europeans have decided to limit funding and credit extended to the Greeks. This puts the Greek financial system under pressure, but there are free-market solutions that could set the Greeks on the path to a sound economy, writes Frank Hollenbeck.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Yes, Minimum Wages Still Increase Unemployment

webmaster@mises.org (Andrew Syrios) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600

In recent years, some economists, contrary to long-established and widely-accepted economic theory, have been claiming that increases in the minimum wage do not increase unemployment. But both logic and the data say otherwise, writes Andrew Syrios.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

How Truly Free Markets Help the Poor

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Free markets have provided an abundance of goods and comforts for even low-income households. But constant government intervention in the work, lives, and incomes of the poor continues to create many barriers to economic success, writes Ryan McMaken.

See here, here, and here for more information on how the minimum wage makes low skilled workers legally unemployable.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

How Economic Aggregation Hides the Problems of Interventionism

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Government likes to put out lots of data showing things like income and employment for huge numbers of people. The problem is, this tells us almost nothing about how real-life people are hurt or helped by government intervention, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Folly of 1845: Texas and the Evils of Annexation

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The opposite of secession is annexation wherein governments extend their monopolies over a greater territory. Just as secession naturally limits the power of states, annexation extends it, and should be opposed, writes Ryan McMaken.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

How Government Helped Create the Coming Doctor Shortage

webmaster@mises.org (Logan Albright) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

If we want to lower the cost of health care, we should seek to increase the availability of health care services, including increases in trained medical personnel. Government, however, acts repeatedly to prevent the entry of more doctors into the marketplace, writes Logan Albright.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Europe Joins the QE Party

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The European Central Bank is ramping up its easy-money policies in an effort to spur inflation, which it hopes will improve the economy. The wealthy and powerful will benefit from this, but most everyone else is in big trouble, writes Frank Hollenbeck.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

How Free Markets Enhance Freedom of Choice

webmaster@mises.org (Hunter Hastings) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Our daily lives are determined by our choices as individual economic actors. When governments intervene in our personal economics, they intervene in our personal preferences and choices, writes Hunter Hastings.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

How Greek Default May Still Unravel the EU

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The Greeks may still default, and that would mean big trouble not so much for Greece as for other EU member states who will be on the hook for even more bailouts, writes Frank Hollenbeck.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The True Cost of the Homeownership Obsession

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The homeownership rate is now back where it was forty years ago. So what did all that federally-subsidized homebuying over the past decade accomplish? There was a lot of malinvestment, and a lot of politically-favored interest groups that got richer, writes Ryan McMaken.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Bait and Switch: "Economic Development" in the States

webmaster@mises.org (Jeff Scribner) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

States could attract more businesses and jobs by lowering taxes and making government smaller. But since governments hate cutting taxes and regulations, they instead choose to lure new firms with temporary tax breaks and special favors, writes Jeff Scribner.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Voluntary Exchange vs. Government Mandates

webmaster@mises.org (Patrick Barron) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

True welfare and value can only be achieved through exchange when it is fully voluntary. When the state intervenes to "improve" trade, it destroys value, all the government stats notwithstanding, writes Patrick Barron.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

The "Dog-Eat-Dog" Delusion

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Opponents of free markets sometimes describe market competition of dog-eat-dog, but that metaphor has nothing to do with markets and everything to do with politics and war, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Private Volunteers Step In Where Police Are AWOL

webmaster@mises.org (Julian Adorney) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Where police fail, as at Ferguson and in Detroit, private firms and volunteers have stepped in. And yet the state continues to claim that its employed enforcers are a thin blue line between order and chaos, writes Julian Adorney.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

All I Want for Christmas is a (Real) Government Shutdown

webmaster@mises.org (Ron Paul) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Those who voted for the omnibus to avoid a shutdown fail to grasp that the consequences of blindly expanding government are far worse than the consequences of a temporary government shutdown, writes Ron Paul.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Politicians to Business Owners: Drop Dead

webmaster@mises.org (Peter St. Onge) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

It's become common for populists to claim that what's good for businesses is bad for workers. It remains unclear, however, where all those workers are supposed to find jobs, writes Peter St. Onge.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

North Korea: From Hermit Kingdom to Merchant Kingdom?

webmaster@mises.org (J. Wiltz) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

North Korea is one of the most heavily sanctioned regimes on earth, but in the midst of a new and young generation of North Koreans adept at using black markets, it’s clear that trade with North Korea must be embraced, writes J. Wiltz.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Central Banks Are Not Innocent Bystanders

webmaster@mises.org (Peter St. Onge) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

The Economist recently opined that interest rates don't affect investment. This claim is based on an empirical study that contradicts what we already know: that lower prices lead to more demand. In the end, the problem lies with the researches who fail to account for the behavior of central bankers, writes Peter St. Onge.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Economics of Tipping

webmaster@mises.org (Kenneth A. Zahringer) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Many people think that tipping is a results from stingy employers not paying a "living wage." But tipping solves multiple economic problems while making employers more likely to hire untried workers, writes Kenneth Zahringer.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

War Making and Class Conflict

webmaster@mises.org (Joseph T. Salerno) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Adapted from “Imperialism and the Logic of War Making.”

War is the outcome of class conflict inherent in the political relationship — the relationship between ruler and ruled, parasite and producer, tax-consumer and taxpayer. The parasitic class makes war with purpose and deliberation in order to conceal and ratchet up their exploitation of the much larger productive class, writes Joe Salerno.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

What A Divided Berlin Still Teaches Us Today

webmaster@mises.org (Hans-Hermann Hoppe) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Berlin provides us with an example that comes as close to that of a controlled social experiment as one could probably hope to get, writes Hans Hoppe.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Stalemate, Crisis, and the Triumph of the Modern State

webmaster@mises.org (T. Hunt Tooley) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

One hundred years ago, the combatants of World War One fought themselves to a standstill. The warring regimes then used the opportunity to clamp down on internal dissent and a host of other liberties, writes T. Hunt Tooley.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Diversity in Goals Brings Diversity in Value

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Shostak) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Every person has different goals for himself, which means everyone will value differently the means to attain those ends. No central planner can know these goals and values, writes Frank Shostak.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Obamacare’s Jonathan Gruber and the Superhero Oath

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Economists can use their knowledge for both good and evil, and for those in government, such knowledge is often used to deceive and make government programs look less costly than they are, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

State Monopolies Aren’t What They Used to Be

webmaster@mises.org (Julian Adorney) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

States wish to gain monopolies and maintain them in all facets of life, while entrepreneurs strive to offer alternatives to the state. It's our job to prevent the state from simply declaring the competition illegal, writes Julian Adorney.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Woodrow Wilson’s Faith in War

webmaster@mises.org (Laurence M. Vance) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Malcolm D. Magee's new book on Woodrow Wilson examines a much-neglected topic: the role of Wilson's religion in his enthusiasm for war and his goal to “conquer, convert, and change the nations.”

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

The Cultural and Political Consequences of Fiat Money

webmaster@mises.org (Jörg Guido Hülsmann) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Our global system of fiat moneys favors spenders and borrowers over savers. Low—and moderate—income households who wish to save for the future are at the greatest disadvantage, and this has led to profound cultural changes over the past century, writes Guido Hülsmann.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Middle-of-the-Road Policy: Lessons from Argentina and Venezuela

webmaster@mises.org (Iván Carrino) — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Ludwig von Mises held that middle-of-the-road policy in economic interventionism eventually leads to widespread socialism. With price controls, protectionism, and rampant inflation, Venezuela and Argentina have proven him right, writes Iván Carrino.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Nobel Winner Jean Tirole’s Faulty Views on Monopoly

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Shostak) — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Economics Nobel Prize winner Jean Tirole still clings to the old neoclassical model "perfect competition" and monopoly, writes Frank Shostak. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Pakistan and the Problem of Military Aid

webmaster@mises.org (Salmaan A. Khan) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Awash in foreign aid from the United States for decades, Pakistan now finds itself having to look to the very countries that once used Pakistan as a model, to find a way out of its military-industrial malaise, writes Salmaan A. Khan.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

How Macroeconomic Data Encourages Government Intervention

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Shostak) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Entrepreneurs need very specific information about their products, markets, customers, and profits. Government macroeconomic data, however, does nothing to assist entrepreneurs to obtain this important information, but only helps justify economic intervention, writes Frank Shostak.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Why The Theory of Money and Credit Is More Important Than Ever

webmaster@mises.org (Richard M. Ebeling) — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Eighty years ago, Mises's The Theory of Money and Credit first appeared in English. It remains one of the most important books on money and inflation penned in the twentieth century, and it still offers the clearest analysis and understanding of booms and busts, inflations and depressions, writes Richard Ebeling.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

World War I in Our Minds: A Historical View

webmaster@mises.org (T. Hunt Tooley) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

With 100 years having passed since the start of the First World War, the view of the war among historians and the public has evolved in many ways. Historian Hunt Tooley examines the turning points in how the world sees the Great War. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Moral Hazard and Socialism in Collective Security Agreements

webmaster@mises.org (Patrick Barron) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Collective security agreements allow many countries's politicians to shift the cost of national defense to taxpayers outside their own countries. Moral hazard, belligerence, and over-reliance on military solutions often ensue, writes Patrick Barron.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Price Deflation and Price Inflation Are Always "Optimal"

webmaster@mises.org (Mateusz Machaj) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Price changes are the solution to a problem, not the problem itself. We should focus on what causes the price changes in the first place, writes Mateusz Machaj. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Understanding "Quid Pro Quo"

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The term “quid pro quo” has been twisted to now include government handouts and state-mandated exchanges, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Index Card of Allowable Opinion

webmaster@mises.org (Thomas E. Woods, Jr.) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Tom Woods explains the “unacceptable“ opinions behind freedom and free markets.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Do We Need a Lender of Last Resort?

webmaster@mises.org (Nicolás Cachanosky) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Efficient banks have many options for lenders and credit when banking crises hit. It's the inefficient and insolvent banks that must turn to a central bank, writes Nicolás Cachanosky. But do we really want central banks that reward insolvency and encourage inefficiency? This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

An Austrian Economist Reports From a Mainstream Economics Conference

webmaster@mises.org (Christopher Westley) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Christopher Westley reports from this year's National Association of Business Economists Convention. He finds that the mainstream's intellectual blinders are firmly in place, and that the “fatal conceit” Friedrich Hayek wrote about in 1988 is alive and well in 2014.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Rothbard on Self-Defense and War

webmaster@mises.org (David Gordon) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Libertarians — and Murray Rothbard in particular — are not pacifists, but reject the killing of innocents and other unjustified forms of military aggression, writes David Gordon.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.

Sports Stadiums: Temples to Crony Capitalism

webmaster@mises.org (Salmaan A. Khan) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Although it's clear that they offer no economic net benefit, American cities are building taxpayer-funded sports stadiums every chance they get. Billionaire team owners and politicians benefit greatly while ordinary taxpayers do less well, writes Salmaan A. Khan. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How Much Is Obama's War on ISIS Going to Cost?

webmaster@mises.org (Daniel McAdams) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

How much is Obama's war on ISIS going to cost you? You don't want to know, writes Daniel McAdams.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Left and Right Agree: War Is Popular

webmaster@mises.org (Andrew Syrios) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Don't expect sustained opposition to war to come from either side, writes Andrew Syrios. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

The Problem With Steve Forbes’s New Gold Standard

webmaster@mises.org (David Gordon) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In their new book "Money", Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames write with insight about the dangers of inflation and easy money, but ultimately, they fail to follow through on their analysis and instead make peace with monetary expansionism, writes David Gordon. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

What the Feds and Bernie Madoff Have in Common

webmaster@mises.org (Brandon Dutcher) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Not unlike governments, ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff used his victims' money to exhibit his "generosity" through charitable giving projects, writes Brandon Dutcher. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How Third-Party Payers Drive Up Medical Costs

webmaster@mises.org (Willem G. Cornax) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The modern health insurance industry, a by-product of government regulation and tax policy, has led to a system in which the consumer of medical services doesn’t know the costs or final prices charged for services. Without a functioning system of price signals, prices cannot be contained, writes Willem Cornax. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Scottish Referendum Gives Reasons to be Hopeful

webmaster@mises.org (Ron Paul) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The smaller the size of government, the less power it has to hobble free enterprise with taxes and regulations, writes Ron Paul. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Mises’s Contribution to Understanding Business Cycles

webmaster@mises.org (Murray N. Rothbard) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In "The Theory of Money and Credit", Mises provided the basics for the long-sought explanation for that mysterious and troubling economic phenomenon — the business cycle, writes Murray Rothbard. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Regulate It First, Learn About It Never

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Politicians and regulators usually don’t know what they don’t know about everything from health care to your small business, but that sort of compound ignorance won’t stop them from regulating the minutiae of everyday life and commerce, writes Gary Galles. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Drug Warriors Claim Colorado Going to Pot

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Drug warriors rely on bad and manipulated data to make the claim that respecting private property rights in Colorado is “terrible public policy,” writes Mark Thornton. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Why Historical Revisionism Matters

webmaster@mises.org (Ralph Raico) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Historical revisionism is the process of unmasking government excuses for war and war-making, writes Ralph Raico. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Unseen Costs of the Minimum Wage

webmaster@mises.org (Josh Grossman) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Supporters of minimum wage hikes claim they have little or no effect on employment, the law of demand makes it clear the effects of price controls are very real, writes Josh Grossman. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

The NCAA Racket

webmaster@mises.org (Andrew Syrios) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The NCAA ensures there is no functioning job market for athletes and no competition to which students might go seeking higher pay, writes Andrew Syrios. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

The Ethics of Entrepreneurship and Profit

webmaster@mises.org (Hans-Hermann Hoppe) — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In a free market, entrepreneurs profit by providing something of value that people will voluntarily purchase, writes Hans-Hermann Hoppe. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

A Lesson in Economic Analysis from the Minimum Wage Debate

webmaster@mises.org (Kenneth A. Zahringer) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Supporters of government interventions like minimum wages. Careful analysis reveals another story, however, writes Kenneth Zahringer. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Is This the Libertarian Moment?

webmaster@mises.org (Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Political consultants and mainstream reporters are fixated on electoral politics, as if no other form of societal change were conceivable, writes Lew Rockwell. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Six Myths About Money and Inflation

webmaster@mises.org (Patrick Barron) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Politicians and the mainstream media have faith in the central banks to manipulate and manage the global economy. Unfortunately, things are not so easy, writes Patrick Barron. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Austrians, Fractional Reserves, and the Money Multiplier

webmaster@mises.org (Robert Batemarco) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Austrian economists have been wrongly accused of many intellectual crimes when it comes to fractional reserve banking. Robert Batemarco adds some clarity to the debate.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Carl Menger’s Revolution

webmaster@mises.org (Mateusz Machaj) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Menger, Walras and Jevons are credited with creating the marginal revolution in economics. Carl Menger's contribution to this revolution, however, should be regarded as something distinct, unique, and more rigorous, writes Mateusz Machaj. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale

The Importance of Literary Criticism from a Free-Market Perspective

webmaster@mises.org (Matthew McCaffrey) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

There’s a lot of exciting work being done in the field of literary studies, which isn’t usually known for its sound economics, writes Matt McCaffrey. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Intolerance Behind Elizabeth Warren’s 11 Commandments of Progressivism

webmaster@mises.org (William L. Anderson) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Elizabeth Warren outlines 11 Commandments of Progressivism and each requires coercion and politics to succeed, writes William Anderson. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Pioneers in Free-Market Literary Criticism

webmaster@mises.org (Jo Ann Cavallo) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Thanks to Henry Hazlitt, Paul Cantor and others, a body of work by free-market literary critics is now beginning to emerge, writes Jo Ann Cavallo. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Austrian Capital Theory and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Tovey) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Austrian capital theory explains why creating a more technologically-advanced society is easier said than done, writes Mark Tovey. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Blaming That Cold Weather Culprit

webmaster@mises.org (Devin Leary-Hanebrink) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The Fed and it's friends blamed cold weather for much of the year's lackluster economic growth. But cold weather does not explain the economic slowdown because cold weather does not stop economic activity, it merely shifts it to other activities and products, writes Devin Leary-Hanebrink. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Don’t Assume What Is "Unseen" Doesn’t Exist

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Economists often rely on the assumption of “other things equal.” The problem arises when politicians ignore the economy and unintended results, writes Gary Galles. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

US Sanctions on Russia May Sink the Dollar

webmaster@mises.org (Ron Paul) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

US sanctions against Russia are just the latest incentive for the world's economies to avoid dealing with the dollar, writes Ron Paul. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Police States and Private Markets

webmaster@mises.org (Jeff Deist) — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

When it comes to your local police, there is no shopping around, there is no customer service, and there is no choice, writes Jeff Deist. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

This audio Mises Daily is the transcript from a talk delivered at the 2014 Houston Mises Circle.

You Can’t Run an Economy with Spreadsheets

webmaster@mises.org (Nicolás Cachanosky) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

An economy cannot be successfully planned with computers and technicians. Mises and Hayek proved this decades ago, writes Nicolás Cachanosky. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

The Dating Market: Anarchy in Action

webmaster@mises.org (Julian Adorney) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Dating someone can come with a very high opportunity cost and can lead to great emotional distress and more, writes Julian Adorney. So why doesn't the government regulate dating? This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Fed and the “Salvador Dali Effect”

webmaster@mises.org (Dante Bayona) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The Fed and the Treasury are betting on the fact that the dollar will remain the world’s reserve currency forever, and that the US can inflate without consequences indefinitely. The international victims of the scheme, however, are looking for a way out, writes Dante Bayona. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Higher Ed Cronyism in Serbia: A Case Study

webmaster@mises.org (Predrag Rajsic) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

If the payoff is high enough, universities are happy to award degrees based on political connections, writes Predrag Rajšic. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Golden Rule vs. Catholic Case Against Free Markets

webmaster@mises.org (Randy England) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

It is now fashionable in some intellectual Catholic circles to disparage free markets at every turn, but this requires the critics to ignore the core of free-market philosophy: the Golden Rule, writes Randy England. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Confusing Capitalism with Fractional Reserve Banking

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Low interest rates combined with high-risk fractional reserve banking creates a powder keg on which we’re sitting today, writes Frank Hollenbeck. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Tax Cuts Are Only for the Powerful

webmaster@mises.org (Crosby Kemper III, Rex Sinquefield) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Politicians tell us that tax cuts aren't necessary for economic growth. But when a politically-powerful company offers to move to town and hire people, the politicians fall all over themselves to offer a tax cut. Ordinary business owners, meanwhile, get no such offers, writes Crosby Kemper III and Rex Sinquefield. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

The Savings and Loan Debacle: Twenty-Five Years Later

webmaster@mises.org (Dale Steinreich) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Many still blame “deregulation” for the financial disaster that was caused by an intricate web of federal laws and regulations, writes Dale Steinreich. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Understanding Argentina’s Coming Default

webmaster@mises.org (Nicolás Cachanosky) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The Argentine government has a habit of spending without restraint and then trying to cheat its creditors. But this time, it's run into a problem, writes Nicolás Cachanosky. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Hollywood and the State: A Longtime Partnership

webmaster@mises.org (Salmaan A. Khan) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Hollywood has a long history of joining forces with the US government. In recent decades a complex system of subsidies and direct assistance from various government agencies in the making of movies has helped bring the state and the entertainment industry even closer together, writes Salmaan Khan. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The State’s Worst Atrocity

webmaster@mises.org (Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

War has been at the heart of much pro-government ideology, and remains so today, writes Lew Rockwell. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

The "Entrepreneurial" State is Anything But

webmaster@mises.org (Tyler Kubik) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

With the failure of central planning, many economists see government as an entrepreneurial institution that fosters efficiency and economic growth, writes Tyler Kubik. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

World War One and the End of the Bourgeois Century

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The First World War began one hundred years ago, and it was a total disaster for Europe. The war destroyed not only the bodies and capital of millions of human beings, but it also destroyed the ideology and economy of the peaceful and prosperous century that had come before, writes Ryan McMaken. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

A Brief History of Progressivism

webmaster@mises.org (Andrew Syrios) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

“Progressives” throughout history repeatedly show a fondness for social engineering and state control, writes Andrew Syrios. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Why Faster Is Sometimes Better, But Not Always

webmaster@mises.org (Jonathan Newman) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Booms and busts are brewing in the real economy, but computers that can quickly solve math problems won’t tell you much about how business cycles work, writes Jonathan Newman. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

When State-Subsidized Industries Attack

webmaster@mises.org (Dave Albin) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The corn, sugar, and ethanol industries in the US are all part of a complex system of government subsidies and other favors, writes Dave Albin. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The War on Drugs Is Not Like The War on Poverty

webmaster@mises.org (Randall G. Holcombe) — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Unlike the War on Poverty, the War on Drugs is a real and bloody war by the United States against a minority group known as drug buyers and sellers, writes Randall Holcombe. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Labor Unions Are Anti-Labor

webmaster@mises.org (George Reisman) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Labor unions work to prevent increases in the productivity of workers, which is ultimately the only way to increase real wages, writes George Reisman. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

How Government Uses “Efficiency” as an Excuse to Steal

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Only individuals can determine what is efficient for themselves, writes Gary Galles. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

When High Taxes Lead to Revolution

webmaster@mises.org (Peter St. Onge) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The lack of revolutions, even in highly-taxed societies points to the possibility that many are willing to tolerate rather high taxation rates, writes Peter St. Onge. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Should We Build a McDonald’s on the Rim of the Grand Canyon?

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

It is worth remembering that much of the tourist economy in the West is a subsidized invention of the federal government, writes Ryan McMaken. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How to Start Reforming the Federal Reserve Right Now

webmaster@mises.org (Brendan Brown) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Real reform of the Fed begins with setting interest rates free, the abolition of deposit insurance, and ending the Fed’s position as lender of last resort, writes Brendan Brown. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Problem with Right-to-Work Laws

webmaster@mises.org (Logan Albright) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Right-to-work laws substitute one government mandate for another, writes Logan Albright. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

The Neo-Mercantilist Hysteria Over US Trade Deficits

webmaster@mises.org (Joseph T. Salerno) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Keynesians are fond of overstating both the magnitude of the trade deficit and its alleged negative effects, writes Joseph Salerno. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How the Drug War Drives Child Migrants to the US Border

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

It is not a coincidence that an increasing percentage of child migrants to the US border are from areas devastated by the American drug war, writes Mark Thornton. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Industrial Policy Is Still a Loser

webmaster@mises.org (Stewart Dompe) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Stiglitz wants to revitalize industrial policy through greater government intervention to favor certain technologies over others, writes Stewart Dompe and Adam C. Smith. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Robert Hale.

Jean-Baptiste Say: An Underrated Revolutionary

webmaster@mises.org (Carmen Elena Dorobăț) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Say’s insights continue to challenge interventionist economists to this day. Everl Schoorl’s new biography sheds new light on Say’s life and works, writes Carmen Dorobat. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How To Have Law Without Legislation

webmaster@mises.org (Murray N. Rothbard) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Rothbard explores Bruno Leoni’s call for a return to the ancient traditions and principles of "judge-made law" as a method of limiting the state and insuring liberty. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

What Is the Rate of Return on the Louisiana Purchase?

webmaster@mises.org (David Howden, Daniel Fernández-Renau Atienza) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The true benefits of the Louisiana and Alaska Purchases are less clear than their value to pro-government propaganda, writes David Howden and Daniel Atienza. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

The Jeffersonian Secessionist Tradition

webmaster@mises.org (Thomas J. DiLorenzo) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In examining newspaper editorials of the nineteenth century and Jefferson's own views of secession, Thomas DiLorenzo explores the once-widespread belief, both North and South, that the American states were part of a voluntary union. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Why the Mainstream Fails to Understand Recessions

webmaster@mises.org (Hal Snarr) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Many Austrians saw the bust coming, and thanks to Austrian economics, we also better understand the details of how booms and busts work, writes Hal Snarr. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

How Government Forces the Poor Into Black Markets

webmaster@mises.org (Peter St. Onge) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Industrious low-income people often must turn to doing business in the black market to avoid the burdensome costs of government regulations, writes Peter St. Onge. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Shinzo Abe and the Three Magic Arrows

webmaster@mises.org (Andy Sirkis) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Shinzo Abe’s so-called “three arrows” of monetary stimulus, fiscal stimulus, and structural reform, have crippled the Japanese economy, writes Andy Sirkis. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

When Steelers Steal

webmaster@mises.org (Christopher Westley) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In a free-market economy, firms threatened with competition often respond by searching for ways to increase efficiencies, attempting to lower costs and improving on economies of scale and scope. Meanwhile, protectionists and labor unions seek to avoid having to become more efficient by simply outlawing competition, writes Christopher Westley. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Why Timid Reforms of Central Banks Won’t Work

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:00:00 -0500

It is now clear that the Fed and the European Central Bank are hard-wired to inflate the money supply while encouraging banks to make excessively risky loans, writes Frank Hollenbeck. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Early Catholic Social Teaching: The State as Robber

webmaster@mises.org (Bryan Cheang) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Many Christians call for legislation to regulate, control, and ban activities that they deem as social vices, writes Bryan Cheang. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Why the Fed Is Nothing to Celebrate

webmaster@mises.org (Benjamin M. Wiegold) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

For 100 years, the Fed has served to protect the interests of powerful banks through inflationary monetary policy, writes Benjamin Wiegold. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Europe’s Mario Draghi Starring in Bernanke’s Show

webmaster@mises.org (Brendan Brown) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

ECB’s Mario Draghi has taken over from Ben Bernanke as the world’s most enthusiastic money printer, writes Brendan Brown. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

My Social Justice Is Better Than Yours

webmaster@mises.org (D.W. MacKenzie) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Socialism can only be maintained when one group imposes its will by force on all other groups, writes D.W. MacKenzie. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Government Roads, Subsidies, and the Costs of Fracking

webmaster@mises.org (Salmaan A. Khan) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

A result of a complex system of subsidies and other government favors, it is unclear that fracking would be sustainable in a truly free marketplace, writes Sal Ahmed. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Limited Government Is a Vain Hope

webmaster@mises.org (David Gordon) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Given the many failures of the state, many will mistakenly seek a solution in “limited government," writes David Gordon. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Turning Piketty Right Side Up

webmaster@mises.org (George Reisman) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In his new book, Capital In the Twenty-First Century, Piketty fails to understand how savings and investment work, writes George Reisman This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Even the Feds Admit Minimum Wages Cause Unemployment

webmaster@mises.org (Nicholas Freiling) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

A little-known loophole in federal law allows people with disabilities to be employed below the minimum wage, writes Nicholas Freiling. Why the exemption? This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

You Didn’t Consent to be the State’s Victim

webmaster@mises.org (Walter Block) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Defenders of government coercion often claim that residence within a state’s boundaries imply consent to be taxed, writes Walter Block. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

The European Central Bank’s House of Cards

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The European Central Bank’s recent move to negative interest rates is a sign that the ECB is hitting the panic button, writes Frank Hollenbeck. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Higgs, Hoppe, and the Cycle of the State

webmaster@mises.org (Dan Sanchez) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The vastly greater productivity of a relatively-free populace makes for greater per capita tax revenue, writes Dan Sanchez. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Why Foreign Politicians Hate Your Freedom

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Governments don’t like it when neighboring countries offer freedoms not available at home, writes Ryan McMaken. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Everything Popular Is Wrong: Malinvestment and Consumers

webmaster@mises.org (J. Dayne Girard) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Any government intervention in the economy, such as, loan programs, regulations, and subsidies, creates malinvestments, writes Dayne Girard. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Profits Do Not Make Health Care Unaffordable

webmaster@mises.org (Rich Brents) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Government intervention in health care has driven up health care prices. Mainstream journalists choose to focus on profits and “greed” as the problem, writes Rich Brents . This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

How Smugglers Made America

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Smuggling has often played a pivotal role in important events and episodes in American history, writes Mark Thornton. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

What Henry Hazlitt Can Teach Us About Inflation in 2014

webmaster@mises.org (James Grant) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In 1946, as now, the government held up the threat of deflation to justify a policy of ultra-low interest rates, writes James Grant. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Natural Disasters Don’t Increase Economic Growth

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Hollenbeck) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Although Frédéric Bastiat disproved it years ago, many still believe that natural disasters increase economic growth, writes Frank Hollenbeck. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Why the Cost of Government Is Higher Than You Think

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

When governments spend, regulate, and tax, they decrease household take-home pay while diverting savings and investment to the government class, writes Gary Galles. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

Why Central Bank Stimulus Cannot Bring Economic Recovery

webmaster@mises.org (Patrick Barron) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Merely increasing demand does not increase production or produce wealth, writes Patrick Barron. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

The High Cost of Minimum Wages

webmaster@mises.org (Benjamin M. Wiegold) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Swiss voters recently rejected a proposal to introduce the world’s highest minimum wage, writes Benjamin M. Wiegold. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

How Inflation Helps Keep the Rich Up and the Poor Down

webmaster@mises.org (Jörg Guido Hülsmann) — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Inflation puts a brake on social mobility: the rich stay rich (longer) and the poor stay poor (longer) than they would in a free society, writes Guido Hülsmann. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

The New Skyscraper Curse

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Thanks to cheap money and malinvestment, new record-setting skyscrapers are being planned and built as the global fiat-money-induced boom continues, writes Mark Thornton. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

How Central Banks Are Waging War on Your Savings

webmaster@mises.org (Mark Thornton) — Fri, 30 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Easy money policy hurts most people, particularly workers and savers, and redistributes their wealth to the ruling elites, writes Mark Thornton. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

What Libertarians Should Learn From the Abolitionists

webmaster@mises.org (Murray N. Rothbard) — Thu, 29 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Libertarians must never compromise, even if it means accepting partial victories, writes Murray N. Rothbard. Murray Rothbard (1926–1995) was dean of the Austrian School. He was an economist, economic historian, and libertarian political philosopher.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Health Care and the Candy Store Called Socialism

webmaster@mises.org (Jim Fedako) — Fri, 23 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

In socialist countries of old, it was easy to find cookies and candies in state-owned stores while fresh meat and bread was rare, writes Jim Fedako. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Joe Kohlhaas.

How Consumers Rule In a Free Economy

webmaster@mises.org (Christopher Westley) — Wed, 21 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

One of Carl Menger’s contributions was his primacy of the consumer in determining value and price, not only in the marketplace but in all economic activity, writes Christopher Westley.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Why They Hate Peace

webmaster@mises.org (Ron Paul) — Tue, 20 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

War increases government spending, inhibits free trade, and lays the foundation for numerous future conflicts, writes Ron Paul. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

The Mythology of the Supreme Court

webmaster@mises.org (Ryan McMaken) — Mon, 19 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Supreme Court justices are politicians, who behave in the manner Public Choice theory tells us they should, and they seek to preserve and expand their own power, writes Ryan McMaken. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Democracy, War, and the Myth of the Neutral State

webmaster@mises.org (Luigi Marco Bassani, Carlo Lottieri) — Wed, 14 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The real sovereign is the small ruling class that makes the final decisions in the state of emergency, writes Carlo Lottieri and Luigi Marco Bassani. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

What Individualism Is Not

webmaster@mises.org (Frank Chodorov) — Tue, 13 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Enemies of laissez faire wish to saddle it with much unsavory baggage, writes Frank Chodorov. Frank Chodorov (1887–1966) was an advocate of the free market, individualism, and peace.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.

Differences Don’t Necessarily Equal Discrimination

webmaster@mises.org (Andrew Syrios) — Fri, 09 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

To blame every income discrepancy on discrimination leads to very odd conclusions, writes Andrew Syrios. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.

Markets Are About Much More Than Material Goods

webmaster@mises.org (Gary Galles) — Tue, 06 May 2014 01:00:00 -0500

The affluence of free markets makes it possible to pursue goals few of us would have the means to pursue otherwise, writes Gary Galles.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith Hocker.