Efficiency vs Ethics: Which is the Proper Decision Criterion in Law Cases?
Ever since economists undertook an economic analysis of the law there has waged the debate as to the proper criterion to use in deciding law cases.
Monetary Theory
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“All Mankind is One”: The Libertarian Tradition in Sixteenth Century Spain
It would probably be looked upon as unusual to associate sixteenth century Spain with the libertarian tradition.
Monopoly and Competition in Money
The inflation which seems to have become endemic to much of the world, along with the perception that the prime culprits are the monopolistic issue
Richard Cantillon—Banker and Economist
This paper by Antoin E. Murphy reviews Richard Cantillion’s life and works.
Volume 7, Number 2 (1985)
Austrian Perspective on Some Leading Jacksonian Monetary Theorists
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the monetary philosophies of some of the leading Jacksonian economic theorists, as revealed during their op
Pareto Optimality in Policy Espousal
The concepts of Pareto optimality and Pareto- optimal change continue appearing in academic discussions as supposed criteria of policy and keys to
Law and Liberty: A Comparison of Hayek and Bastiat
This paper compares the work of two pioneers in the field of law and liberty: F. A. Hayek and his predecessor, Frédéric Bastiat.
The Poet as Economist : Shelley’s Critique of Paper Money and the British National Debt
Was Percy Shelley, the great English Romantic poet, a socialist?
Boom and Bust: The Political Economy of Economic Disorder
Adam Smith noted in 1776 that “What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.”
Corporate Raiders and Junk-Car Dealers: Economics and the Politics of the Merger Controversy
Fueled by almost frantic efforts to adjust and adapt in the face of intense inter- national competition, American industry undertook an immense cor
