Justin M. Ptak

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01/07/2012 Mises Wire Justin M. Ptak

One would think Matthew Yglesias had become quite well versed in Austrian Economics by now or at least slightly familiar, but alas that is not the case. Sadly all one can do is shake ones head as I...

Consumers Don’t “Create Jobs”: Reisman vs. Blodget

12/13/2011 Mises Wire Justin M. Ptak

George Reisman, professor emeritus of economics at Pepperdine University responds to a recent article by Henry Blodget at Business Insider. Dear Mr. Blodget: I’ve read your article “ Finally, A Rich...

Walter Block vs. Wendy McElroy vs. Stefan Molyneux vs. Ron Paul

12/13/2011 Mises Wire Justin M. Ptak

Walter Block is back with another controversial article this time questioning a four year old article by Wendy McElroy. Here is Wendy’s response to Walter from four years ago when he raised similar...

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