The state acquires money by force. It requires all disputes be settled by only state agents. This seems like a … Read the rest
Tag: Statism
The Foundation of Freedom
Mastery of jargon doesn’t make you a competent economist. You must understand property to understand freedom. Economics is about … Read the rest
The Limit of Fiat Money
Paper isn’t money, to operate it must come with a decree or fiat. Mining for gold can be … Read the rest
Democracy: World State
A state has a territorial monopoly over taxation. All states want to increase their revenue, but there is a limit. … Read the rest
Special Privilege
People are not treated equally. Some have special privilege. Everyone is treated equally under capitalism. Few have special privilege … Read the rest
Speech is Private Property
Understanding property can clear up many issues. It’s common to hear that speech should be controlled because its “malicious” … Read the rest
The Trade Cycle
The role of interest rates allocating resources is critical to the trade cycle. Booms and busts begin when interest is … Read the rest
Nationalism is Statism
States around the world adopt various statist measures in disguise. The concern is whatever the interests may be at … Read the rest
The Great Deception
Humans can only thrive if they’re free. The state wants to deceive you into believing that you can be free … Read the rest
Multiple Logics?
The unnoticed error of statism is multiple logics. The statists posit that the different classes have different logics. Don’t fall … Read the rest