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The infrastructure boondoggle . . . Always assumed and never questioned: that gov’t “investment” in roads and bridges is a win for the economy. Ryan McMaken of Mises doesn’t assume it, and he’s asking a lot of questions. Going global … Continue reading

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Meme Magic . . . Ludwig von Mises may have died in more than 40 years ago, but he would have understood the power of a good meme better than the rest of us today, because he understood the power … Continue reading

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Shilling for the State . . . Economist Robert Shiller thinks the only thing standing between us and the next housing bubble burst is more gov’t regulation. Mark Thornton of Mises thinks he’s wrong. The Great Depression . . . … Continue reading

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Is it a luxury bubble? . . . or sustained long-term growth? Mark Thornton of Mises has an opinion (and some data to back it up). US Econ History #6 . . . Brian Domitrovic explains the effects of heavy … Continue reading

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Our debt . . . household debt, that is, has just surpassed even levels during our run-up to 2008. That’s an all-time high, folks. Ryan McMaken of Mises breaks it down for us. The Gilded Age . . . Brian … Continue reading

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