Jeffrey A. Miron Libros

Libertarianism seems fairly straightforward on the surface: “Keep your government out of my bedroom and my wallet.” But how that principle applies to real-world political and economic issues is complicated. In Libertarianism, from A to Z, acclaimed Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron sets the record straight with a no-frills dictionary that walks us through the movement's controversial stances on prostitution and drug use to explore issues ranging from abortion to the war on terror. He shows us how to follow those principles to their logical—and sometimes controversial—ends and how to think like a libertarian.

The book offers a nuanced examination of drug prohibition, highlighting its modest impact on drug use and significant negative side effects, particularly the increase in violent crime. Miron presents a troubling correlation where more resources allocated to combat drugs lead to higher homicide rates. He critically evaluates various alternatives to current policies, concluding that any widely discussed option would likely improve upon the existing approach, underscoring the urgent need for reform in drug enforcement strategies.