Archive: Jon Miltimore
The Real Reason Fast Food Is So Expensive
Fast food prices are high because demand for fast food remains really high, despite those higher prices.
Why Hitler Loved ‘Social Justice’
Like Karl Marx, Hitler saw the world through power structures, and the prevailing structures made it too difficult for all Germans to rise. This was an obstacle to “social justice” (soziale Gerechtigkeit).
The (Other) Cost of Inflation
Inflation erodes more than the value of money, history shows.
Why Karl Marx Desperately Needed Jordan Peterson’s Advice
More than anyone else in history, Karl Marx exemplified trying to fix the world while neglecting to clean one's own room first.
The Federal Phase-Out of Gasoline Cars Has Begun
Make no mistake, this will have a significant economic impact.
‘Laissez-Faire’ Sweden Had the Lowest COVID Mortality in Europe
Many more people in Sweden are alive today because Anders Tegnell understands the economic lesson of secondary consequences better than many economists.
Javier Milei Delivers Argentina’s First Surplus in Over a Decade
The revelation that Argentina has done something the US government hasn’t done in more than two decades—run a budget surplus—seems like a newsworthy event. So why the silence?
Argentina’s Inflation, Explained (in One Chart)
Inflation is first and foremost a monetary issue.
The Feds’ Vehicle ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate Is a Violation of Privacy
The claim that a new federal law mandates that every new motor vehicle includes technology that could disable the vehicle might sound preposterous, but it's actually true. Here are the receipts.
Mr. Beast Under Fire for Bringing Clean Water to 500,000 Africans
Mr. Beast’s philanthropy, which is all voluntary and profit-driven, surpass government-led efforts by miles. And that’s what his critics can’t handle.
The Real Villain in Shawshank Redemption
It would be a mistake to overlook that the true villain in Shawshank Redemption isn’t Boggs, Hadley, or even Warden Norton. It’s the system that empowers them.
Understanding the 500% Price Increase of Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine
Pfizer has a lot of leeway in the price it chooses to charge for its vaccine—especially since almost all rival competitors have been sidelined by the Food and Drug Administration. But there’s more to the story.