The Theory of Money and Credit , Ludwig von Mises’s 1953 treatise on monetary theory , is now available as a free audiobook narrated by Jim Vann. In a step-by-step manner, Mises presents the case for sound money with no inflation, and presents the beginnings of a full-scale business cycle theory. The audio files are currently available on
One of Ludwig von Mises’s most important political speeches is our year-end gift for donors! Receive this beautifully printed minibook to enjoy yourself, or to give to friends or family. Throughout his life, Mises was criticized — by allies and foes alike — for his unwillingness to compromise his principles. Unlike other great scholars like
To understand the modern state, you must understand the Progressive Era. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Tyler Folger, Murray Rothbard’s definitive book on the Progressives is now available as a free audiobook. The audio files are currently available on iTunes , Google Play , Soundcloud , and Mises.org
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In 2017, the US spent more than $50 billion on foreign aid. Why then are so many of the countries receiving this aid still living in dire poverty with starvation as a constant threat? Why doesn’t this aid foster economic growth and development in those regions? Because just throwing money at a problem, foreign aid in this case, simply doesn’t
In this discussion, Mark Thornon examines how Donald Trump’s new deal with the Democrats on teh debt ceiling will help him bring the GOP into line on issues like tax reform. As Thornton notes, the debt-ceiling deal only extends the status quo, so is not a really a big win for the Democrats. It is, however, a win for Trump because it illustrates
As Houston continues to deal with the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Florida stands prepared for the impact of Irma. It is during times of crisis like this, when government feels the greatest need to control, that sound economics is most needed. This is why laws on “price gouging,” no matter their intent, bring tragic consequences . This is also
Faculty, Associated Scholars, and More In July, the Mises Institute hosted Mises University in Auburn, Alabama. Mises U featured 167 attendees from 94 colleges and universities, 25 countries, and 26 US states. Mises U faculty also featured several first-time members, including Shawn Ritenour (Grove City College), Lukasz Dominiak (Nicolas
The Mises Institute is happy to welcome Daniella Bassi to our staff! Ms. Bassi will act as assistant editor for mises.org, our journals, and our full slate of new books for 2020. Ms. Bassi joins us from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, where she edited publications for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. She
Faculty, Associated Scholars, and More: The Mises Institute Research Fellowship program has been vital to the growth of the modern Austrian school by graduate, law school, and post-doc students with support in their academic research. This year, we’ve hosted 11 fellows in residence: Chris Calton sponsored by Sharon and Walter Woodul University of
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