The more the government is asked to intervene on behalf of some persons and groups at the expense of others, the more difficult it is for anyone to compete in the open market to serve himself by peacefully serving others. No sooner is a special privilege granted by government to a particular person or group than other persons or groups begin fighting to obtain "their fair share."
March 24, 2020 Liberty Is Killed During Emergencies: Just Ask Germans
On January 30, 1933, German President von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler chancellor of Germany. On March 30, 1933, Franklin Roosevelt took the oath of office as the 32nd president of the United States. Both men were taking office with the aim of leading their respective nations out of the grave worldwide economic crisis known as the Great Depression.
Unleashing the Dogs of War
by Matthew Harwood Even with power in the hands of a political philosopher and statesman who understood the rabid nature of war, President James Madison couldn’t...
To Kill Markets Is the Worst Possible Plan
by Richard M. Ebeling
Momentous events usually leave strong memories on those who have lived through them, and those memories often become passed on to later generations in ...
Libertarianism and the Coronavirus
by Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling
What is the libertarian solution to the coronavirus crisis? Why, libertarianism of course! Join FFF president Jacob ...
The Money-Printing Gods Have Failed
by David Stockman
Hooray! Finally even the robo-machines and day traders are puking, not BTFDing. Today’s 3,000 Dow Point Dump says even they have had enough of the ...
