Topic: Ludwig von Mises Institute
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Decoder Wire Ron Paul slams Boston police. Has he gone too far?
Ron Paul, in a posting on the website of a libertarian activist, accused US law enforcement of 'a military-style occupation of an American city' in its response to the Boston bombing.
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The Fed has no idea what it's doing
Traders are confused. Investors are fearful. Savers can’t find a safe home for their money. The more the government and the Fed intervene, the more they send the signal: we have no idea what we are doing.
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New victim of patent madness: Spotify
Spotify, a music streaming service from the UK, spent just two weeks in the US when it got hit with a patent infringement suit.
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Intellectual property: an unnecessary evil
Intellectual property rights can hinder technological and cultural advance by stifling creativity and immitation
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In praise of the airport tourist trap
The shops in airports that sell local trinkets may seem tacky, but we should embrace them.
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Iceland is no role model
The deficit is shrinking, but Iceland hasn't come close to a balanced budget.
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Are micro-donations building a culture of donors?
With so many easy ways to donate – with a text message or a mouse click – will giving become a habit?
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Funding creativity and innovation (without patents or copyright)
How could new ideas receive economic support in a world without intellectual property laws?
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Politically Impossible?
A new edition of a classic text argues that political culture mirrors the convictions of the public, which are shaped by the ideas and assertions of intellectual leaders and economists.
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College savings plans: Skip that MBA
College savings plans can be as simple as avoiding education you don't need. Unemployment for MBA grads is way up.
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Spotlight: John Cochran
Professor John P. Cochran, author and scholar, discusses the path that brought him to the Austrian school of economic thought.
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Will work for free: Why young workers should consider unpaid positions
Volunteering offers young workers the chance to gain valuable experience and references, making them more competitive in a tough job market.
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Movie producer asks Netflix not to copy-protect her work
The producer of the movie, Sita Sings the Blues, has asked Netflix not to copy-protect her movie. Netflix refused.
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Is the FTC concealing information?
One blogger struggles to get requested information from the Federal Trade Commission.
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World's tallest building: Is the Burj Khalifa a herald of economic woe?
The world's tallest buildings usually open when the economy has crashed, just like Monday's opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
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Should we nationalize the Big Three?
As lawmakers debate a bailout package for the troubled Big Three automakers this week, we're seeing a word rarely spotted north of Venezuela or west of Scandinavia: nationalization.
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Fair-trade coffee: not worth a hill of beans
It's a noble cause, but it's a bad deal for coffee growers.
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Ron Paul: an absolute faith in free markets and less government
The 10-term congressman from Texas has been a strict constitutionalist since he came into public life some 30 years ago.
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