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The Mises Institute is giving away copies of Murray Rothbard's classic, What Has Government Done to Our Money? and it will change how one sees our nation's monetary history. Rothbard presents a clear case for sound money as a basis for civilization itself.
Original article: What Has Government Done to Our Money?
Even though the Pentagon has failed seven audits in a row, defense spending is now 60 percent higher (in real terms) than its old Cold War peak.
Original article: Slash Military Spending: “Defense” Budgets are Bigger than Ever Before
Marx is often portrayed as motivated by love of the working class, but, starting from the time he was a university student, he displayed contempt and hatred for the masses he deemed beneath him.
Original article: Marx’s Misanthropy
In November, employed workers flatlined yet again as full-time work dropped for the tenth month in a row. Naturally, the Fed plans interest rate cuts.
Original article: Employed Workers Dwindle and Full-Time Jobs Fall as the Fed Readies More Easy Money
After spending 25 years as a columnist for the New York Times, Paul Krugman is finally retiring from that position—25 years too late, if one wishes to be honest.
Original article: Paul Krugman Rides into the Sunset
The world is awash in debt bubbles, but politicians continue to spend, which requires even more central bank intervention—and more bubbles. Max Rangeley has edited The Age of Debt Bubbles, which details the dangers we face and how to stop the current madness.
Original article: Book Review: The Age of Debt Bubbles
A new study at UC Berkeley claims that California‘s new $20 minimum wage has had no adverse economic effects. If only that were true.
Original article: Minimum Wage Laws Can’t Repeal the Laws of Economics
Long before the term "Critical Race Theory" was coined, Ludwig von Mises already was critiquing what he called "racial polylogism," which claims that what passes for truth depends upon racial identity. While people might hold different perspectives, truth still is truth.
Original article: Critical Race Theory and Racial Polylogism
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as "Razzlekhan" releases a new music video before prison.
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to put digital wallets under the same standard as bank accounts. Meanwhile the Republican-led Senate Banking Committee seeks to create a digital assets subcommittee. Plus, "Razzlekhan" releases a new music video as she prepares for prison. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry.
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