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The Decline of Scholasticism
Sixteenth-century Spain has well been called the Indian summer of Scholasticism. After that, its decline, not only in Spain but throughout Europe, was rapid. Part of the reason was a stubborn clinging to the form of the prohibition of usury. FULL ARTICLE by Murray Rothbard ... »
Doherty Reviews Mises Institute’s new book
A very interesting review of Rothbard v. The Philosophers up at Reason, by Brian Doherty, who tends to write about things that truly matter. | Click here to read the entire article… Technorati Tags: Brian Doherty, Mises... »
All contracts are political (at least now, anyway)
What just happened? A 90-year-old winner of a Medal of Honor pulls the political card to trump a contract he freely signed. And the White House is involved (at some level, anyway). If only the homeowners association would have put up a fight. Note: So what was the supposed reason for our involvement in Europe... »
The Fed Plan: Two More Years of Stupid Things
The WSJ reports on an interview with a Fed official who says that the central bank will keep rates at 0% for two more years at least. But right now, banks have no reason to lend (zero earnings) and no one has any reason to save (zero earnings), and the risk associated with long-term... »
Maximum Confusion over Minimum Wages
Common sense and a few basic concepts can guide most people through economic issues. One small step of reason on the minimum-wage issue could be a giant leap for all mankind. FULL ARTICLE D.W. MacKenzie Click here to read the entire article… Technorati Tags: article, Common Sense, Confusion, D.W.... »
