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Archives for August 2012
Fed Caused Our Problems…By Not Doing Enough, Says Fed Guy
Federal Reserve economist Robert Hetzel argues that the severity of the 2008 downturn was caused by the Fed’s failure to continue lowering interest rates. As usual, no downside to lowering interest rates is discussed. Certainly nothing about malinvestment, the business cycle, entrepreneurial miscalculation, etc. The mentality: big aggregates… Read More
End the Fed 2012
September 22. Find out the closest event in your area.
When Did I Sign This ‘Social Contract’?
If you don’t like being taxed, etc., then leave! That’s what the totalitarians tell you. You’ve implicitly agreed to abide by the rules by your mere presence here, they say, along with other bad arguments. Here’s my answer.
Cliburn Amateur Piano Video Contest
It’s not often that you can vote in an amateur piano competition for someone who’s both a great pianist and a great historian of economic thought. But today is your lucky day. Here’s our friend Bob Ekelund: If you’re so inclined, head over to the… Read More
I Used to Fight With Commies
Rhetorically, anyway. Here’s a funny 13-minute condensation of a talk I gave not long ago on how I got into this whole business, and on what we need to do to win.
Young Americans for Liberty, New Jersey?
Some time ago a chapter of Young Americans for Liberty somewhere in New Jersey indicated some interest in having me speak in October. But when I went to track down the group’s contact info just now, I came up empty. (Normally I have an assistant who handles scheduling, but… Read More
Join Me at Paul Festival!
My latest video. And check out PaulFestival.org .
Obama Golf
Sam Haddad writes: I am a frequent reader of your books and website and I thought I would share with you an iPhone/iPad app game I created called Obama Golf. The game follows president Obama around the world as he wastes tax dollars and causes… Read More
What Should I Name My Blog?
A reader writes: I attended the Mises University last week and loved the experience. I have long wanted to start practicing my writing skills through a blog, but never took the initiative to actually start one. After hearing your speech, I have been inspired to… Read More