Ayn Rand was a staunch defender of patents, arguing that they protect the little guy and give entrepreneurs time to establish themselves in the market. Today, patent law shields ideas from imitation—effectively “taking them away” from entrepreneurs—for up to twenty years. Intellectual property has undeniably created opportunity and wealth for many. And yet the system…
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Are there enough people? In many countries around the world, governments are concerned about demographic ageing. This is happening in Asian countries such as Japan and China. In Europe, countries such as Italy and Hungary face the same trend, as do Germany and the Netherlands. In many of these countries, governments are calling for policies…
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Newsletter 2026
This year, The Cobden Centre, published a book on the Austrian School with Springer Nature – “The Age of Debt Bubbles.” This book illustrates how central bank policies such as zero percent interest rates have brought about a $300 trillion global debt bubble. The authors, both academics and policy makers, offer first-hand insights into the…
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Announcement of the publication of “Entrepreneurship, A mindset” By Professor Rudy Aernoudt Publisher: ATHENA INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING “Isn’t life too short to work for a boss?” This opening question challenges readers to consider their stance on entrepreneurship, highlighting that it is as much about culture and courage as it is about business. It is a…
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LVMI – Europe is excited to announce a new article, “Adam Smith, the ‘Adam Smith problem’ and his influence” by Annette Godart-van der Kroon, President of LVMI – Europe. This article is part of the Schumpeter Discussion Papers, a publication of the Schumpeter School of Business and Economics at University of Wuppertal, Germany. Title: Adam…
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Editor-in-Chief of Schweizer Monat, Ronnie Grob, wrote that “artificial intelligence is not neutral, but on the contrary political” in his latest news article. The text, entitled “ChatGPT would vote for SP and Greens,” was first published in the Schweizer Monat magazine, “Roughly Speaking,” and can be found here: https://schweizermonat.ch/chatgpt-haette-2023-sp-und-gruene-gewaehlt/ Title: “ChatGPT would vote for SP…
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The Ludwig von Mises Institute-Europe is excited to announce the release of a brand-new book! Title: Statism and the Economy: The Deadliest Virus Author: Prof. Jesús Huerta de Soto, University Rey Juan Carlos (Spain) and Member of LVMI – Europe Board of Directors Year Published: 2024 Publisher: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group Publishing Location: 605…
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The Great Recession will not bring U.S. Monetary Reform Without a Political Earthquake: False Optimism in Markets and Congress about Restoration of the 2 Percent Inflation Standard By: Dr. Brendan Brown
The Austrian School of Economics in the 21st Century Evolution and Impact Editors: Annette Godart-van der Kroon, Joseph Salerno Provides an overview of the evolution and theories of the Austrian School of Economics Introduces fundamental ideas of the Austrian School Discusses the influence of the Austrian School on modern economic thought
Although many central bankers have claimed the central banks are instrumental in ushering in a more green economy, a closer look suggests central banks are anything but “green.” In fact, a sound money economy might be a much more effective tool in improving the physical environment.