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Audio Mises Wire - The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake
The Biden administration, and the political establishment more broadly, is scrambling to ram through policies that a majority of voters just voted against. Their actions expose that their supposed commitment to democracy is a lie.
Original article: The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake
Audio Mises Wire - The Nation’s Reading Instruction Disaster
Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read. Homeschoolers often don‘t seem to have that problem, and there is a good reason why.
Original article: The Nation’s Reading Instruction Disaster
Audio Mises Wire - Bitcoiners’ Guide to Austrian Economics
Bitcoin is many things to people and it certainly has developed into a valuable asset. It also has been used as a medium of exchange. But is it money? According to Austrian economics, the answer is “no.” At least not yet.
Original article: Bitcoiners’ Guide to Austrian Economics
Audio Mises Wire - The Economics of Medical Waiting Rooms
"Hurry up and wait" is often the reality of medical care. We shouldn't be surprised to know that long lines and government intervention go together.
Original article: The Economics of Medical Waiting Rooms
Audio Mises Wire - Subjective Valuation Versus Arbitrary Valuation
One important difference between the Austrian and other schools of thought is the emphasis Austrians place upon purposeful human behavior. Consumption by individuals is not random, but rather purposeful action driven by subjective individual preferences.
Original article: Subjective Valuation Versus Arbitrary Valuation
Audio Mises Wire - “Personnel Is Policy” Means the Rule of Law Is Dying
Those carrying out government directives are even less bound by law than they were a few years ago, and talk about new bureaucrats is beginning to resemble the Kremlinology of the Cold War.
Original article: “Personnel Is Policy” Means the Rule of Law Is Dying
Audio Mises Wire - Ralph Raico: A Great Historian
Ralph Raico presents the fundamental political problem of the twentieth century, which remains our fundamental political problem today: How can war—given its appalling destruction—be avoided?
Original article: Ralph Raico: A Great Historian
Audio Mises Wire - A Reply to Shostak: Can Increases in the Gold Supply Cause a Business Cycle?
In replying to a previous article by Frank Shostak, Douglas French writes that if an increase in the supply of gold ultimately leads to an expansion of bank credit, that is enough to start the boom-and-bust cycles, even if there is no central bank to accelerate the process.
Original article: A Reply to Shostak: Can Increases in the Gold Supply Cause a Business Cycle?
Audio Poem of the Day - When My Beloved Proenza Schouler Tries to Sell Lei for $1,500
By Noelani Piters
