Economist Shawn Ritenour tells the truth .
The State Wants Cheerful Obedience
“The State is not force alone,” said H.L. Mencken. “It depends upon the credulity of man quite as much as upon his docility. Its aim is not merely to make him obey, but also to make him want to obey.” Thanks to Sam Geoghegan for this quotation, which I… Read More
How a Mainstream Economist Turned Austrian
I am so pleased with this little interview I did with Jeffrey Herbener. A great story of a scholar who simply followed the truth, even if it meant rethinking his entire approach. I especially liked his answer to my question of whether he considered the… Read More
Krugman to Debate an Austrian? Keep the Pressure On
Watch my video, then check out KrugmanDebate.com .
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