Paper money is light. It’s easy to carry and convenient for large transactions. Unlike gold, it doesn’t weigh you down … Read the rest
Category: Economics
The Illusion of Value
Resistance to direct taxation is widespread, yet counterfeiting by another name—money printing—faces little opposition. The truth is stark: printing more … Read the rest
Strings Attached
The idea that capitalism inherently causes business cycles is a persistent myth. Critics often blame free markets for the economic … Read the rest
Doomed Dollars
When trust in fiat money collapses, the foundation of the monetary system erodes. Governments running perpetual deficits and printing … Read the rest
Risk and Uncertainty
Humans act because the future is uncertain. Every decision we make is a response to the unknown. Yet, not … Read the rest
The Eyes of the State
Statism cloaks itself in the garb of science. It does this through the relentless collection of statistics. These aren’t just … Read the rest
Confiscation by Design
The Subjective Nature of Value
Value judgments reveal preferences unique to each individual. Every action is an attempt to replace one state of affairs with … Read the rest
Innovation vs. Stagnation
Why Statism Is Doomed to Fail
Statism—encompassing both socialism and fascism—can’t work because it fundamentally lacks the ability to calculate. Socialism, defined as the government owning … Read the rest