Category:Economics

August 28, 2024 | Video

The Fed was created by the world’s richest people to increase their power. Here are 6 things that have gone horribly wrong since the Fed came into existence — according to Austrian economics.

August 22, 2024 | Post

Donald Trump proclaimed that he would consider naming Elon Musk to an advisory or cabinet role if he

August 15, 2024 | Post

Despite claims of environmental harm, Bitcoin’s impact is minimal compared to its global benefits!

August 9, 2024 | Post

In his 1850 essay, Frédéric Bastiat discusses the notion of “Public Works.” He explains that public works like opening roads, building palaces, and repairing streets create jobs and boost the economy in the short term, but they take away unseen opportunities in the long run.

August 8, 2024 | Post

The “Broken Window” parable by Frédéric Bastiat, from his 1850 essay “That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen,” reveals the fallacy of believing destruction boosts the economy.

July 30, 2024 | Video

In this video Reem walks us through 6 free-market principles that will maximize the likelihood of climate benefits in the future.

July 30, 2024 | Video

These free-market policies came about before most people had ever heard the term “climate change.”

June 25, 2024 | Post

While the free market reduces poverty, people criticize it because of economic inequality. Is this the real issue we should focus on?

June 5, 2024 | Post

Milton Friedman’s vision of school vouchers revolutionized education by fostering choice and competition.

May 22, 2024 | Post

Over two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war’s economic toll is immense: $564.9 billion in infrastructure damage, daily costs of

April 26, 2024 | Post

Learn more about the lesser-known candidates running for president in 2024 and how pro-liberty folks might assess their positions.

February 21, 2024 | Post

Deirdre McCloskey, renowned economist and advocate for liberal values, delivered a stirring address at LibertyCon International, captivating attendees with her insights into the importance of liberty in fostering human flourishing and societal progress.

January 19, 2024 | Post

To find out why college is so expensive and why student debt has reached crisis point, we need to dig deep into a maze of factors that ultimately leave the government with a lot to answer for.

January 4, 2024 | Post

Today, a hot shower or a cup of coffee brewed in seconds are completely mundane. A journey across continents taking mere hours is, for many, just a normal part of life. Yet, these marvels would have been the envy of even the most affluent in medieval societies, prior to a period we can refer to as the “Great Enrichment.”

December 18, 2023 | Post

Looking at inequality doesn’t tell us anything substantial about prosperity in a given country. Is inequality the real problem, or is it poverty?

December 18, 2023 | Video

Robert Reich says “the super rich are killing Social Security.” Is he right? Professor Antony Davies gives a resounding NO in this reaction video. We included many of Reich’s relevant clips. Here’s his full video. And if you’d like to see Professor Davies expand on his answers IN PERSON, join Students For Liberty at LibertyCon! […]

December 1, 2023 | Post

Instead of elevating living standards and safeguarding workers from poor conditions and low pay, minimum wage laws lead to unemployment and limit job opportunities. Let’s look at how…

November 14, 2023 | Post

In the not-so-distant past, political leaders from both sides of the aisle in the United States held a general consensus on the benefits of free trade.

During their presidential campaigns in 2000, Al Gore and George Bush, despite their differences, at least agreed on the merits of fostering open markets.

Fast forward to the present day and we find Joe Biden and Donald Trump endorsing staunchly protectionist policies.

Let’s explore what caused this complete 180 and who bears the brunt when trade is restricted.

November 9, 2023 | Post

The 2003 Rose Revolution marked a pivotal moment in Georgia’s political and economic history. Following new presidential and parliamentary elections, significant pro-market reforms were introduced to address the severe economic condition. The results were remarkable…

October 20, 2023 | Post

The most compelling case for why socialism is immoral comes from someone with first-hand experience. This is the story of a Soviet refugee, one whose experiences and insights lay bare a truth that challenges the very foundations of socialism.

October 17, 2023 | Post

On October 22, Argentina is poised to hold the first round of the 2023 Presidential Elections, determining the successor to the Peronist Alberto Fernandez. Following the primaries, Javier Milei, who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist, emerged as the frontrunner. Could Argentina be set to embark on a radical new journey?

October 6, 2023 | Post

In the pantheon of economic thought, Adam Smith stands as a colossus, a philosopher whose seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, fundamentally shaped our understanding of free markets and the power of individual self-interest to fuel societal progress. But what would he write about today’s issues?

October 3, 2023 | Video

David Friedman, now 50 years on from publishing The Machinery of Freedom: A Guide to a Radical Capitalism, remains an innovative anarcho-capitalist and leading figure of the broader liberty movement. Learn Liberty spoke with him for a wide-ranging interview about everything from his love of poetry to his biggest influences (other than his father, Milton), […]

September 22, 2023 | Post

On March 6, 2021, the streets of several Portuguese cities were adorned with communist flags and other decorations. These scenes looked like they were straight out of the Soviet Union or perhaps a present-day communist country. In reality, though, we’re talking about cities like Lisbon or Porto. But why is communism still a thing in Portugal?