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The US economy is hooked on easy money and artificially low interest rates. Huge credit expansions are not “stimulating” the economy; they are destroying it.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/next-economic-downturn-will-be-here-soon-enough
In criticizing the progressive notion of equity, or equality of results, critics of such views embrace an order of “meritocracy.” F.A. Hayek, however, understood that in a free society, inequality is inevitable, and it is something we must accept.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-hayek-rejected-merit-based-equality
The NHS is warning of an unprecedented flu season - we check what the numbers say.
Is there really a mass exodus of Brits leaving the UK due to Labour tax policies? We look at the latest emigration figures.
We take a look at the prison service’s curious habit of letting prisoners out early – or keeping them in for too long - is there a trend?
Plus - why the US economy can’t grow at 25 percent a year.
Presenter: Tim Harford Reporter: Nathan Gower Producers: Charlotte McDonald, Katie Solleveld, Lizzy McNeill and Tom Colls. Production co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound mix: Gareth Jones Editor: Richard Vadon
A recording of an intimate conversation at Ludlow House, where the venerable Jad Abumrad asked me some questions about Gear.
For images (and the link to the game I talked about) head to articlesofinterest.substack.com
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesPresident Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama.
Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/obamas-powerpoint-death-parade-led-trumps-venezuelan-killings
The drive to religious freedom in America was carried out overwhelmingly in the state legislatures—and the federal First Amendment had almost nothing to do with it.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-religious-freedom-america-was-founded-privatization-and-decentralization