Less than a century ago, the Democrats would have been able to legally remove a candidate in crisis and replace him with someone who would give the party a fighting chance in the presidential election.
In this review of The Birth of the Transfer Society, by economists Terry Anderson and Peter Hill, Eduard Bucher looks at the origins of transfer policies in the US and how they developed into the monster they are today.
Economics textbooks describe monetary policy as though it were administered by experts who know how to fix problems in the economy. In truth, there is no such thing as “monetary policy”; what we have is the Federal Reserve engaging in wealth transfers.
A state without money or a state that must tax its citizens to raise money for its wars is necessarily limited in its imperial ambitions. Keep in mind that this is only a problem for the state.
Both environmental groups and governments are suing energy companies for allegedly causing climate change. One doubts their legal efforts will result in better weather.
Are wealthy people getting wealthier because they work harder? Dr. Jonathan Newman is back on the show to discuss Robert Reich's latest video about debunking economic myths.
Javier Milei’s recent “snub” of Spain's political establishment during a recent visit there may have been a “violation” of diplomatic protocol, but it also was a statement that Spain’s socialism itself is uncivilized.
In his latest book, Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative, Glenn Loury engages in what David Gordon calls an argument by fiat. While Loury makes a good faith effort to explain his points, his logic is nonetheless lacking.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan and Tho celebrate Independence Day, respond to the revolution's critics, and explain why Rothbard viewed it as an example for libertarian strategy.