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June 9, 2026 Original Analysis

The Inherent Incentives Against Economic Localism

One of the central ideas of Austrian economics is that local knowledge cannot be encapsulated and transported into a different situation; however, relevant information can be transported within the price system. This insight suggests that only individuals will have the best information regarding their lives, and that only towns will have the best information regarding […]

January 24, 2026 Original Analysis

Greenland and the Federal Urge for More

As if the Federal government is able to fully control all the land, people, and resources currently in its control, Trump has begun to aggressively demand US ownership of Greenland. Advocates of the plan justify it by claiming that the US needs Greenland for defense against China. The plan has fractured relationships with dozens of […]

September 12, 2024 Guest Commentaries

How The War on Cash Causes Harm

Some so-called “experts” are pushing for the removal of cash. Here’s why this threatens the economy and drives society even further away from freedom and sound money.