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“Money does not grow on trees” is an old expression of wisdom that seems to have been disregarded by 21st century American policymakers. People all over the world and throughout time base their decisions primarily through lived experience. The US dollar became the world’s reserve currency in the aftermath of World War II, which is now almost eighty years ago. There is virtually no one in power at the American government or in leading institutions who has a living...

As the November 2024 election draws near, the election outcome will profoundly affect the financial markets. Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidency, each administration will bring distinct policies creating investment opportunities and potential risks for investors. With a divisive political landscape, it is crucial to understand how these potential outcomes can shape the stock market and your portfolio strategy. Let’s break down the key...

  Zu Mileis Verteidigung 04.10.2024 – von Philipp Bagus und Bernardo Ferrero Während die Mehrheit der Libertären Mileis Eintritt in die Politik und seine Maßnahmen als Präsident mit Wohlwollen betrachtet, teilen nicht alle Libertären diese Ansicht. Oscar Grau zum Beispiel hat einige kritische Artikel[1] geschrieben, in denen er die Innen- und Außenpolitik von Milei analysiert. In Bezug auf Ersteres hat Grau argumentiert, dass Mileis Ansatz...

Besitzer von Kryptowährungen stehen immer auch vor der Frage, wie sie ihre Krypto-Assets so aufbewahren können, dass sie vor Verlust durch Hackerangriffe oder auch vergessene Zugangsdaten möglichst geschützt sind. Häufig gelten Hardware-Wallets hier als die beste Aufbewahrungsmethode, einige Experten finden jedoch auch hier Kritikpunkte. Ethereum-Mitgründer Vitalik Buterin setzt daher auf eine besonders sichere Variante der Krypto-Verwahrung. • Hardware Wallets...

What is the Mises Institute? The Mises Institute is a non-profit organization that exists to promote teaching and research in the Austrian School of economics, individual freedom, honest history, and international peace, in the tradition of Ludwig von Mises and Murray N. Rothbard. Non-political, non-partisan, and non-PC, we advocate a radical shift in the intellectual climate, away from statism and toward a private property order....

This fall, students from across the US are participating in reading groups led by scholars at various universities and colleges. These student groups promote deep reading and discussion of works in Austrian economics and libertarian political philosophy.If you are interested in leading a Mises Book Club at your university or college club for the spring, please reach out to Felicia Jones ([email protected]).Fall 2024 Mises Book ClubsAuburn University (Auburn,...

What is the Mises Institute? The Mises Institute is a non-profit organization that exists to promote teaching and research in the Austrian School of economics, individual freedom, honest history, and international peace, in the tradition of Ludwig von Mises and Murray N. Rothbard. Non-political, non-partisan, and non-PC, we advocate a radical shift in the intellectual climate, away from statism and toward a private property order....

Ladies and gentlemen I am very pleased to welcome you to the eighth Karl Brunner Distinguished Lecture. We are delighted and honoured that Professor Kristin Forbes accepted our invitation. I would like to thank the ETH Zurich and its President, Joël Mesot, for their hospitality. When we began our search for tonight’s speaker, we had specific qualities in mind. We were looking for an exceptional economist who is at home both in academia and policy, and who can...

Those who scoff at the notion that nuclear war between the United States and Russia is an increasing possibility have an advantage in the argument. If they prove to be correct, they will be able to crow, “See, I told you worrywarts that there was nothing to be concerned about. Putin wasn’t about the start a nuclear war no matter how much we pushed, provoked, and dared him.” On the other hand, if there is a nuclear war, those of us who warned about that...

Federal Reserve technocrats like to use a variety of slogans and buzzwords designed to make the Federal Reserve look like it’s an apolitical, “scientific” institution guided only by a quest for sound management of the economy. Specifically, nearly every time Fed chairman Jerome Powell makes an appearance—whether it’s the usual FOMC press conference, or when testifying before Congress—Powell is careful to make mention of how the Fed is “data driven,” and how the Fed...