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The affluence of free markets makes it possible to pursue goals few of us would have the means to pursue otherwise, writes Gary Galles. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Keith

Progressives like to claim that “America” has a “gun violence problem.” However, the “gun violence problem” happens to exist in places where progressives dominate the government. Original Article:   “Concentrate Where the Murders Are Concentrated” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher

Contrary to the claim that taxpayer subsidies for higher education provide great social benefits, these subsidies actually are a wealth transfer from the less-well-off to wealthy people. Original Article:   “ Subsidizing Higher Education Is Not Creating Widespread External Benefits” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher

When we see real bipartisan action in Congress, it usually is for the worst. Original Article: “Why You Should Fear “Bipartisan” Agreements in Congress” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher

More than forty years ago, California voters enthusiastically passed Proposition 13, which limited property tax hikes. Politicians have been lying about it ever since. Original Article:   “ Why Proposition 13 and Attacking It Are Both Popular” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

As inflation advances and the economy slowly implodes, we also learn valuable lessons. Original Article:   “ The Economy Is a Mess: What Lessons Will We Learn?” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

Market progress through entrepreneurship and innovation means increased production. In a world of scarcity, that benefits all of us in society. That makes it a positive-sum game. Original Article: “ Why the Marketplace Is Not a Zero-Sum Game “. This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

On January 15, Wikipedia turns 20. Its anniversary is a good time to celebrate the success of a service that has become so useful to so many. Original Article: “ Wikipedia, Markets, and Collaboration​ ​ ​ ​ “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

Claims that market arrangements involve the unethical “using” of others are of lengthy pedigree. But they are also of questionable merit. Original Article: “ Markets Aren’t about “Using” People. Markets Help People Attain Their Goals. “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

In case you doubted that California’s politicians are firmly committed to ever-higher levels of taxation, California is now trying to retroactively impose sales taxes on out-of-state retailers going as far back as 2012. Original Article: “ California Now Wants to Tax People Who Live in Other States, Too “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously