Bob Murphy revisits the “World War II was an awesome boost for the economy” argument, and smashes it with an argument I’d never heard before. I cover the subject in my 33 Questions About American History You’re Not Supposed to Ask , by the way.) An excerpt: Even on the Keynesians’ own terms, private GDP—the… Read More
Archives for July 2012
Huge Debt, Worthless Degree
Why are parents allowing their kids to do this to themselves? How clueless are they?
Secession Threatened in Massachusetts
No, Massachusetts isn’t threatening to secede (some threat, right?), but there are stirrings of secession in the neighborhood of Humarock, which is unhappy with the town of Scituate : The latest aggravation began earlier this month, when residents claim the town was heavy-handed in enforcing a ban on bonfires. “That was a full… Read More
My Chess Match with Walter Block
I beat Walter last night, so we’ve each won one game. We’ll have the championship match at next year’s Mises University program. Here’s the game for those of you who asked for it. In fairness, I should note that this particular game does not do… Read More
I Am Giving Books Away
It was this month in 1798 that the Sedition Act was passed. I thought it would be fitting, in light of that, to give away signed copies of my book Nullification to the next 20 subscribers of LibertyClassroom.com . Just send us a note with your mailing address after you join (you… Read More
Bernanke Rescued Us from a Great Depression, Right?
You know all those people who tell us we should be thankful for Ben Bernanke, since without him we’d be in a Great Depression, etc.? They should read this stunning interview with David Stockman .
Antiwar Radio
My friend Scott Horton, host of the heroic Antiwar Radio, is no longer with Antiwar.com , for budgetary reasons. But he will carry on with his daily program, practically the only game in town in terms of libertarian foreign-policy analysis, with your help. Please pay him a visit… Read More
Watch Mises University Live!
The Mises Institute’s annual Mises University summer program, my favorite week of the year, began last night. You can watch the plenary lectures live .
Some People Will Appreciate This
Some won’t. Jon Anderson’s “Song of Seven,” from 1980.
I Need Advice, and Fast
The Mises Institute’s Mises University summer program , my favorite week of the year, starts in a matter of days. As with last year, alongside my formal responsibilities is an optional “Evening with Tom Woods.” I have been given no special instructions as to what I should do during… Read More
