Trump’s Solar Tariffs Are Bad, but so Are Solar Subsidies
The U.S. firms that are the direct “losers” of the new solar tariffs have benefited for years from favorable tax treatment.
Protectionism and Free Trade
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John Stuart Mill and the New Liberalism
Much of the confusion prevailing in the historical study of liberalism can be traced to John Stuart Mill, whose importance is greatly overstated.
Thanks, Government — Nearly Half of Puerto Rico Is Still without Power
Governments continue to place obstacles in the way of the private-sector people who are inclined to help.
The Hanseatic League: An “Empire” of Commerce
The prosperous League had no coherent political organization, and there was no clearly defined administrative center or a system for raising taxes.
Christmas Tree Protectionism
Breitbart News wants us to panic because many consumers prefer imported Christmas trees. But why shouldn't the consumers be allowed their freedom?
The WTO: Useless for Trade, Useful for the State
The WTO’s end seems nearer now, but governments have a few reasons to keep it alive.
Ideas on Postwar Economic Policy
Mises Institute-Peru presents this English-language version of an article written by Ludwig von Mises that, until now, was only available in Spanish.
Stop Telling Me to “Shop Locally”
Small mom-and-pop shops are overrated — but they're getting better thanks to competition from firms like Amazon.
The Economics of Gentrification
According to the mainstream media gentrification is the new monster to be fought. Why?
Net Neutrality: Government Can’t Know the “Correct” Price for Internet Service
By manipulating markets for internet service, government agencies could be indirectly distorting markets and ruining innovation by forcing prices down.
