The standard theory of monopoly within the mainstream of the economics profession is that monopolies increase prices and reduce production levels compared to competitive industries. So I gathered historical economic data on prices and production for seventeen of the...
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This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jan 28, 2023 | News
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
The Tale of the Steak – A Lesson in Economics by Walter E. Williams
by The Libertarian Institute | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Consider filet mignon and chuck steak. Assume-realistically-that consumers prefer the former. Then the question becomes: why is it, despite consumer preferences, that chuck steak sells at all? The fact is that chuck steak outsells filet mignon. How does something less...
Latvian FM: NATO ‘Should Not Fear’ Moscow’s Response to Strikes Inside Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2022 | News
Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has urged NATO to permit Ukraine to launch strikes inside Russian territory, saying the alliance should not fear Moscow’s response. The White House has resisted sending Kiev long-range missiles with the ability to hit targets in Russia.
Supply Chains, Trucking, and Inflation w/Gord
by Tommy Salmons | Nov 22, 2022 | Year Zero
Gord joined me to discuss the work he's been doing, and how the trucking industry is being affected by federal regulations. Gord Substack Discord Year Zero YouTube Libertarian Institute 19 Skills Pdf Autonomy Course Critical Thinking Course Patreon Subscribe at Rumble...
6 Facts That Debunk Feminism
by Keith Knight | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog
Listing the main ways that society appears to treat men less fairly than women requires only a little more reflection to complete. a. Men are overrepresented at the bottom levels of society. They do most of the nasty, dangerous work, are much more likely to be...
Build a Wall Around DC
by Jeffrey Wernick | Nov 9, 2022 | Blog
I have a suggestion for the Republicans. There is unanimous support for a wall. An impregnable wall. A wall that will not leak. Not a Maginot Line. A greater wall than the Great Wall of China. I suggest a Fortress America. Yes. A fortress. Impregnable. A wall against...
The Squad is Wrong About “Inequality”
by Keith Knight | Oct 7, 2022 | Blog
The rapid economic advance that we have come to expect seems in a large measure to be the result of this inequality and to be impossible without it. Progress at such a fast rate cannot proceed on a uniform front but must take place in echelon fashion... At any...
Dozens Of Aid Groups Urge Yemen Ceasefire Extension
by Scott Horton | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog
AFP: More than 40 humanitarian groups on Thursday called for an extension to the ceasefire in war-torn Yemen, calling it a "critical moment" for the country. Ahead of the truce's current expiration date on Sunday, 44 aid agencies issued a joint statement to "remind...
Electric Funeral
by Patrick Macfarlane | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog
Imagine this hypothetical. A material is found that has the potential to unlock nearly unlimited energy. Although the scientists who made the discovery know that the material is dangerous to humans, no one knows exactly how dangerous the material is, what its...
The State is the Health of War
by Keith Knight | Jul 30, 2022 | Don't Tread on Anyone
https://youtu.be/WnvtYw_QKQE Critics often dismiss private law by alleging that disputes between enforcement agencies would lead to combat — even though this happens between governments all the time! In truth, the incentives for peaceful resolution of disputes would...
UN Extends Yemen Mission in Hodeidah by Another Year
by Jason Ditz | Jul 15, 2022 | News Roundup
Just days before its expiration, the UN Security Council voted to extend the mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement in Yemen by another year.
Conflicts of Interest #266: Does NATO Want the War in Ukraine to End?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2022 | Conflicts of Interest
On COI #266, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest news from Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
ESG and the Big Oil Conspiracy w/James Corbett
by Tommy Salmons | Mar 30, 2022 | Year Zero
James Corbett of the Corbett Report joined me to discuss the ESG index, corporate compliance, and why big oil is silent despite all of the current problems with production, prices, and inflation. The Corbett Report How Big Oil Conquered The World Why Big Oil Conquered...
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The Non-Existent Difference Between National Socialism and Democratic Socialism
Summary: National Socialism and Democratic Socialism both advocate institutionalized violence by the state against peaceful people only differing in rhetoric. The most popular self described Democratic Socialists in America today are Senator Bernie Sanders and...
A Response to My Memorial Day Critics
My article against Memorial Day drew a lot of ire and attention. This should not have been surprising; I was making a controversial statement. What did surprise me, however, was that many critics were self-described libertarians or former libertarians. There were many...
Ignoring Political Gossip & Sticking to Principle
https://youtu.be/ZwWHjYVY4tg In the private sector, firms must attract voluntary customers or they fail; and if they fail, investors lose their money, and managers and employees lose their jobs. The possibility of failure, therefore, is a powerful incentive to find...
The Myth of “Hyper-Rugged-Isolationist-Individualism”
Myth #1: Libertarians believe that each individual is an isolated, hermetically sealed atom, acting in a vacuum without influencing each other. This is a common charge, but a highly puzzling one. In a lifetime of reading libertarian and classical-liberal...
The Lesson From Germany and Korea
Institutions are, of course, in some sense the products of culture. But, because they formalize a set of norms, institutions are often the things that keep a culture honest, determining how far it is conducive to good behaviour rather than bad. To illustrate the...
Occupational Licensing Increases Prices and Deprives People of Options
When you shop online, vendors usually give you a bunch of different ways to sort your options. Take Amazon: One popular sorting option – especially for customers with low income – is “Price: Low to High.” You’ve probably used it yourself many times. This...
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