Patrick Carroll

The Housing Crisis Explained—with Mini Fridges

In a household of four guys, fridge space is what you might call prime real estate. I know this because…

1 year ago

Two Strategies for Making Better Financial Choices in 2024

The Aesop Fable known as The Ant and the Grasshopper offers a profound commentary on life and work. Its moral…

1 year ago

Honoring the Great Ludwig von Mises—50 Years after His Passing

Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published in the FEE Daily email newsletter. It was fifty years ago today that…

2 years ago

How to Change the World

Upon discovering the freedom philosophy, many people feel as though they have discovered the solution to society’s problems. And indeed,…

2 years ago

Can We Please Stop Sending Money to Ukraine Already?

The Biden administration asked Congress for $40 billion in funding on Thursday, including $13 billion in emergency defense aid for…

2 years ago

Libertarianism For Beginners: A Review

Todd Seavey’s 2016 book Libertarianism For Beginners is a thoughtful and accessible introduction to libertarian thinking, perfect for someone who…

2 years ago

Why Government Spending Is Bad for the Economy

On Monday, President Biden announced $42 billion in funding to build internet infrastructure across the country, with the goal of…

2 years ago

Capitalism Is Not Just about ‘Stuff’

“As I understand an economy, its ultimate purpose is to produce more consumer goods. This is the goal. This is…

2 years ago

How the Minimum Wage Forced Me into an Unpaid Internship

They say there’s two things you learn in a co-op program. What you love to do, and what you don’t…

2 years ago

The Economics of Scrunched Up Cash

As I was going through my wallet the other day I came across a bill that was rather folded and…

2 years ago

The Intellectual Rules of Engagement

Have you ever had a debate with someone that felt like it went absolutely nowhere? It’s a common problem, especially…

2 years ago

Canada May Ban Fox News from Cable TV for ‘Abusive’ Tucker Carlson Segment

The regulatory body that oversees broadcasting in Canada has opened a public consultation about potentially banning Fox News from cable…

2 years ago

17 Sharp Quotes from Mises’ Famous Essay ‘Profit and Loss’

The pundits on the political left seem to have a roster of anti-capitalist catchphrases they like to draw from in…

2 years ago

The Human Side of Covid: A Conversation with Gabrielle Bauer on Her New Book ‘Blindsight Is 2020’

The world changed almost overnight in March 2020. A wave of fear swept across the globe, and with it a…

2 years ago

So You Think You’re Being Underpaid? Compared to What?

What is your labor worth? If you ask most people, they’ll probably say it’s worth somewhat more than what they’re…

2 years ago