Mises Institute

• When High Taxes Lead to Revolution
  Sun-Tzu believed that societies are in deep trouble when wars and other government efforts exhaust the wealth of those who pay the bills. But the lack of revolutions, even in highly-taxed societies points to the possibility that many are willing to tolerate rather high taxation rates.
• Understanding Argentina’s Coming Default
  The Argentine government has a habit of spending without restraint and then trying to cheat its creditors. But this time, it's run into a problem.
• The “Entrepreneurial” State is Anything But
  With the failure of central planning, many economists see government as an entrepreneurial institution that fosters efficiency and economic growth.
• Labor Unions Are Anti-Labor
  Labor unions work to prevent increases in the productivity of workers, which is ultimately the only way to increase real wages.
• Gold, Silver, and the Future of the Dollar
  In this interview, Mark Thornton discusses how both gold and silver and can be part of a return to sound money.