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Is a true populist US government on the horizon? Probably not. Original Article:  The Spirit of the Establishment Will Thrive under a "Populist Opposition" Government

Thanks to the exponential growth of government and regulation, the optimistic society of Back to the Future is fast becoming the dystopian world of Escape from New York or Death Wish. Original Article:  Back to the Future Morphs into Dystopia

Because Federal Reserve policies distort the economy and create perverse incentives, Disney also must deal with intellectual property issues. The combination of the two will ruin the Snow White story. Original Article:  Thanks to the Combination of the Fed and IP, Snow White 2024 Is a Terrible Movie

While most economists admit that value is subjective, they still err by concentrating on scarcity and choice instead of purposeful action by individuals. Original Article:  The Objective Science of Subjective Value

Most people will claim to be political and social “moderates” yet actually accept extreme socialist viewpoints. Original Article:  The Inherent Evils of Centrism

"Effective altruism" has become a buzzword with modern progressives who seek to combine state power and billionaire-funded nonprofits to redirect resources. Original Article:  A Rothbardian Critique of Effective Altruism

David Gordon explains Murray Rothbard's famous assertion that laws against libel and slander should not be on the books. Original Article:  Rothbard on Suits for Defamation

Christianity Today magazine enthusiastically endorses government-enforced family leave, calling it “pro-family.” Government coercion, however, is still violence, not something to be championed. Original Article:  Government-Enforced Paid Family Leave Is Not Pro-Family

Even when Congress tries to restrict government agencies from illegally gathering information on people, the agencies simply exploit legal loopholes or just break the law—without consequences. Original Article:  Government Agencies Exploit Data Brokers as End-Around to Legal Restrictions

Popular economic thinking holds that consumer spending is the most important driver of the economy. Actually, demand can’t exist without something first being supplied. Original Article: Why Must Supply Precede Demand? Understanding Economic Foundations

The boom-and-bust cycles are not natural to a market economy, contra Keynes. Instead, government through monetary manipulation creates them—and then politicians blame markets themselves. Original Article: How the Fed Undermines Prosperity

The US government doesn't just blow money in the US. Indeed, the reach of its wasteful spending spans the globe, and Congress seems incapable of stopping it. Original Article:  Spending More Taxpayer Money on Foreign Policy Boondoggles Has Solved Nothing

While Hillary Clinton’s call to have Trump supporters “deprogrammed” has been met with snickers, her attitude is in line with most of this country’s governing elites. Original Article: The Regime Plans More for Us Than Just Hillary Clinton’s "Deprogramming" Demands

American culture wars are not the product of religious fundamentalists or even activist groups. They exist because of state interference in the private lives of individuals. Original Article:  Government Is the Hidden Hand Directing the Culture Wars

Some small municipalities in Pennsylvania have disbanded their police departments, so others want to tax them for “depending” on state police. There is an even better course of action: allow private policing. Original Article:  Police Mergers Are Not the Answer, but Privatization Is

US government officials from President Biden to Secretary Yellen think the US can fund endless wars, but the American people are suffering in reality. Original Article:  No, We Cannot Afford to Fund Yet Another War

The affordability crisis is upon us. Housing, food, you name it, life is becoming expensive. The government blames business, but perhaps government officials should look in the mirror. Original Article:  How Inflationary Money Causes the Affordability Crisis

Rothbard warned against the assumption that because democracies are “better” than dictatorships, they are necessarily more peace loving. Original Article:  Rothbard on a Priori History

Governments are fond of accusing private firms of “greed” when prices increase during periods of inflation. However, they fail to tell the public that government services also face price increases. Original Article:  Is There Inflation in Government-Financed Goods and Services?

Infamous hyperinflations like what hit Germany in 1923 did not begin as a flood. Instead, they started as smaller bouts of inflation initiated by governments that printed money to pay for deficit spending. Original Article:  How a Trickle Can Turn into a Flood

While politicians like Bernie Sanders and AOC tout the Scandinavian welfare model for the USA, there are a few things to understand about these countries and the economies that support their welfare programs. Original Article:  Taking a Closer Look at the Vaunted Scandinavian Welfare States

Forget Vegas sports betting for reckless speculation. When the Fed officials make projections, the markets assume they are accurate. However, as Jerome Powell himself admits, forecasts are speculative at best. Original Article: Fed Forecasts: Financial Sport or Costly Distraction?

Much of modern neoclassical economic theory depends upon assumptions that do not reflect real world conditions. Austrian economists, however, know that realistic assumptions matter. Original Article: Economics and the Real World

Bastiat reminded his readers that economic analysis involves not just what we see on the surface, but also the costs that are hidden from view. Original Article: What Is Seen—And What is NOT Seen: Bastiat's Often-Ignored Wisdom

On yet another crusade, US authorities have sanctioned Chinese cotton imports. The sanctions won't change Chinese policies but they will create hardships for many. Original Article: Cotton Pickin' Sanctions