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August 14, 2025 Guest Commentaries

The Myth of “Economic Power”

In an age of large (and often state-protected) corporations, interventionists cite “economic power” as justification for their preferred policy. But, as the late Austrian economist Murray Rothbard explains, so-called “economic power” is essentially different from state coercion. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those […]

January 24, 2025 Guest Commentaries

Marx’s Shell Game: The Fallacy of Class Analysis

In times of economic hardship, like today, politicians often take aim at the wealthy entrepreneurship class, usually employing the rhetoric of socialists like Marx. Rather than blame the rich for their economic woes, the American people should aim their ire at those responsible: profligate spenders in Washington and their cronies.