Cotton Pickin' Sanctions

Ryan and Zach review a new book on the basics of the "classical liberal" theory of international relations. Drawing on the work of Mises and Hayek, Edwin van de Haar's new IR book provides a useful and insightful summary of how a pro-freedom foreign policy differs from the usual foreign policy in Washington. 

"Human Nature and World Affairs: An Introduction to Classical Liberalism and International Relations Theory" by Edwin van de Haar: Mises.org/WES_17_A

"Mises on Nationalism, the Right of Self-Determination, and the Problem of Immigration" by Joseph Salerno: Mises.org/WES_17_B

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Nippon Steel's proposal to merge with US Steel is meeting opposition from the usual suspects in Washington, not to mention Tucker Carlson. Their hysteria is off the charts.

Original Article: Let them Merge: Foreign Acquisition of US Steel

Since the original sugar tariff of 1789, US government policy has been to subsidize sugar, a policy that has led to serious consequences, including a health crisis of obesity.

Original Article: America the Obese: How Taxpayers Are Forced to Ruin Their Health

From the various compromises pushed by "Beltway Libertarians" to the anti-free market rhetoric of conservative Sohrab Ahmari, government intervention has a lot of new friends. This will not end well.

Original Article: Tyranny, Inc.: How “Beltway Libertarians” Failed to Convince Conservatives

On yet another crusade, US authorities have sanctioned Chinese cotton imports. The sanctions won't change Chinese policies but they will create hardships for many.

Original Article: Cotton Pickin' Sanctions

Free trade has its enemies on the left and the right. However, despite the supposed “sophistication” of their antitrade arguments, when we break them down, those arguments really are sophistry.

Original Article: Statism Stands against Free Trade and Free Association

People migrate for many reasons, including moving to a better economy and escaping political persecution. But one thing is certain: people are going to vote with their feet.

Original Article: "Voting with Their Feet: The Lure of Migration"

The Biden Administration is attempting to take a victory lap for "Bidenomics," but the public isn't buying it. On this episode of Good Money, Dr. Jonathan Newman joins the show to talk about his doubts of a "soft landing" for the economy, and the lies being told to sell Central Bank Digital Currencies.

Jonathan Newman's article on CBDCs: Mises.org/GM18a

Jonathan Newman's article on "Soft Landing" headlines from 2007: Mises.org/GM18b

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The Federal Trade Commission is heavily scrutinizing the proposed merger between Microsoft and Activision. Why? Sony is against it, demonstrating that antitrust law is about protecting favored producers, not consumers.

Original Article: "The FTC Should Answer Its Call of Duty to Gamers"

During a debate on capitalism with James Otteson, Michael Anton opined that free markets are harmful to a nation's economy. Perhaps he needs to learn economics.

Original Article: "The Economic Nationalists Are Wrong: Free Trade Means Freedom and Prosperity"