Rothbard and War

Rothbard and War

Author: Mises Institute March 5, 2026 Duration: 29:01
Those who believe in the free and unhampered market economy should be especially skeptical of war and military action. War, after all, is the ultimate government program.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/rothbard-and-war

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